Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378991

Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus

Observation date: April 12, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these warm day but windy. Clear sky dry. Plant life in good condition due to good rain in last two years. good species count this day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 05, 2024
Coordinator notes: I have to use the Bamona names list but yes, it really is a Loki Hairstreak, a genomically verified species by multiple scientists-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County