Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 609083

Sylvan Hairstreak
Satyrium sylvinus

Observation date: August 18, 2011
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on tansies and knapweed with skippers, Hedgerow Hairstreaks and Zerene Frits at roadside. Wish my 1st sighting of this species in the county had been a more intact individual, I mistook it for a Grey Hairstreak at first.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 25, 2011
Coordinator notes: Little guy had a tough life!
Checklist region(s): Spokane County, Washington, United States