Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1282783

Edwards' Hairstreak
Satyrium edwardsii

Observation date: July 24, 2020
Submitted by: KenL
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly sunny and warm. Butterfly was perched on a leaf awaiting other passing hairstreaks.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: December 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: This specimen is very intermediate between calanus and edwardsii. Calanus range extends closer to coast. But this does look more like edwardsii in key features.
Checklist region(s): James City County, Virginia, United States