Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424081

Sylvan Hairstreak
Satyrium sylvinus

Observation date: May 29, 2026
Submitted by: zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two individuals perched in a secluded section of Buckwheat blossoms. Not sure how they were interacting with each other, but I saw no territorial behavior. Low 70s, clear, some breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: Bamona does not yet accept the sylvinus/dryope species split.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County