Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421069

Western Green Hairstreak
Callophrys affinis

Observation date: March 25, 2026
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, unseasonably warm, little breeze. Temp in upper 60s F. Surprised to spot one of these this early. One seen sputtering along close to the ground. Same individual spotted again ~100 yards down the trail briefly nectaring on what I believe is Holly-leaf Oak (the only nectar source observed in the area).
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 03, 2026
Coordinator notes: that is amazingly early; I added your date to BONM. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County