Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373873

Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus

Observation date: May 28, 2023
Submitted by: Gordon Phillips
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I believe the "W" in the white postmedian band distinguishes this from Rosner's & Johnson's Hairstreaks.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: November 13, 2023
Coordinator notes: ssp: Rosner's. The HW median band is not straight enough at the upper end of the HW to be a Thicket. I also don't think the W is pronounced enough and there's just too much blue wash at the HW corner. Finally, while the FW cell bar isn't always present, it usually is.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia