Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1317392

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: December 02, 2021
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this butterfly on the only blooming thistle flower along the road during a 2 1/2 hour hike.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: December 07, 2021
Coordinator notes: thistles in December? hairstreaks on thistles in December?
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County

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