Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1417115

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: November 16, 2025
Submitted by: sgguthart
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, calm, 63 degrees. This butterfly was seen on Agastache 'Blue Boa'. This is the only plant in my yard that is still blooming. The plant is located on the southwest side of the yard near a concrete sidewalk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 23, 2025
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...With this observation you missed tying the late record by just one day...and that is from Prowers County in SE Colorado...but most likely the latest in the northern portion of the state and worthy to note. This one is a female and I forgot to mention, the Dainty Sulphur also looked to me like a female. Thanks Sally for keeping your awareness up so late in the year...yes some of these butterflies are amazing in their ability to survive. Take care, Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County