Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1243207

Observation date: March 04, 2020
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I started seeing these almost a week ago, but this was the first time one posed for photos. This one hung around the southern peak of the Calavera open space “Volcano”, alongside a Duskywings, some Anise Swallowtails, Marine Blues, and the now-emerging Metalmarks. It may have liked the Buckwheat or Sage in the area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 06, 2020
Coordinator notes: This is actually Callophrys dumetorum perplexa….the Coastal Green Hairstreak is now Callophrys viridis again...per decision of the ICZN-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County