Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1422512

Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus

Observation date: May 06, 2026
Submitted by: zbeckb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Muggy, cloudy day 77° F. This butterfly was flitting quickly among some flowers and hard to capture a photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Alex Stach
Verified date: May 07, 2026
Coordinator notes: Thanks for contributing! This is actually a Gray Hairstreak—note the gray coloration, white postmedian lines, and two orange and black spots near the edge of the hindwing.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Baldwin County