Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1406034

Behr's Hairstreak
Satyrium behrii

Observation date: July 05, 2025
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In an alpine meadow with some small shrubs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: Terrific, Marta, and a great photo. near south end of its known range. The sighting info in BAMONA indicates Valencia County, which would be a new species for that county. But your dot placement is on north-facing slope of Bosque Peak), which is in Torrance County. please reply to my personal email as to which county you were in.Thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Valencia County