Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401639

Gold-hunter's Hairstreak
Satyrium auretorum

Observation date: May 18, 2025
Submitted by: camflies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Subspecies spadix? It was feeding on yerba santa next to the Aliso Trailhead parking area off Paradise Rd. Unfortunately I couldn't get a topside photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 21, 2025
Coordinator notes: Yes, subspecies spadix