Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274272

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: August 24, 2020
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was feeding on a blossom on a Chocolate Flower on the west side of the road.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 13, 2020
Coordinator notes: One of few hairstreak species that will open their wings while perching.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County