Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323271

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: April 30, 2022
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring at our Rhus trilobata bush whose flower buds are just beginning to open
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: Janet, this is a dynamite shot of a displaying male. May I please borrow it for use in Butterflies of NM?
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County

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