Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1288500

Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus

Observation date: June 09, 2002
Date notes: time is estimated
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: only this one seen, at nectar
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: this unusual individual shows signs (2 VHW basal white spots) of gene inflow from eastern g. gryneus or g. castalis, compared to our normal g. siva.
Checklist region(s): Otero County, New Mexico, United States