Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1330854

Mountain Mahogany Hairstreak
Satyrium tetra

Observation date: July 02, 2022
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hill-topping in high hills (~1300 feet) of northern San Diego area, west of I-15 "Del Dios" community, in chaparral dominated by Buckwheat, Sage and Mountain Mahogany. Multiple flyers were seen in this one location with one individual very persistent in hanging out despite my attempts to photograph. Clear and warm, breezy with coastal fog visible to the west. Coloration seemed to vary with perspective, with iridescence sometimes visible in both upper and lower wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County