Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1257390

Coral Hairstreak
Satyrium titus

Observation date: June 30, 2020
Submitted by: Tim Shortell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were a small number of these butterflies flying about this patch of Sulfur Buckwheat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 25, 2020
Coordinator notes: Where did you find these Tim? One on my list to try and get in western central Colorado but I haven't seen any yet (got some down in Telluride some years ago but not northward). The host is Prunus (Chockcherry). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado