Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1335264

Hedgerow Hairstreak
Satyrium saepium

Observation date: July 24, 2022
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: ID cue is the copper topside color. On Sulphur Buckwheat flowers on San Rafael Mountain between 5000-6000 ft elevation. ID Cue is the copper topside color from the video. Sunny day in the high 70’s F. Didn’t see any Blue butterflies of any kind on these Sulphur buckwheat patches even though a forest service worker said there were many there during 4th of July weekend so assuming they finished their flight early in July.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 02, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.