Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1407671

Golden Hairstreak
Habrodais grunus

Observation date: July 13, 2025
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Puddling at creek in Tehachapi Canyon. Around 5500’ elevation. Sunny day in the 70’s F. Many butterflies, bees, and wasps drinking here. This species is abundant in the Tehachapi Mountains in the oak trees and they also seem to like to fly into the conifer forests.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County

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