Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318426

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: August 10, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hairstreak nectaring from acacia flowers near the trailhead in Achenbach Canyon. The morning conditions were cool, light breeze, hazy sky, and humid.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: lovely!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County

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