Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420065

Sandia Hairstreak
Callophrys mcfarlandi

Observation date: February 25, 2026
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of several seen. On prickly pear, but that doesn't mean much. In the stiff breeze, the poor things were landing wherever they could. Sunny with high overcast. Unusually warm for the time of year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 26, 2026
Coordinator notes: excellent to see them this early spring!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County