Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1262403

Edwards' Hairstreak
Satyrium edwardsii

Observation date: July 17, 2020
Submitted by: Susan McSwain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: HW post median spots are surrounded by white, and the spot band on the FW appears to be broken, which indicates to me that it is not Satyrium calamus.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: January 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: Very intermediate between edwardsii and calanus. Expected to have more red in HW spots if edwardsii but other markings most like edwardsii as noted by observer. Edwardsii usually has a little red above blue as well. No way to be 100% from 1 photo, so this is best assessment given info provided.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Nelson County