Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 715983

'Olive' Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus gryneus

Observation date: June 09, 2012
Submitted by: Appy-Brown
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 9-June: One of three Juniper Hairstreaks nectaring on daisies in this field, and an adjacent field. Shrubs bordering the fields include Red Cedar, but all are surrounded by White Cedar woodlands to the north, east, and south, and a Hemlock woodland to the west. During 5-June through 10-June, c.100 Juniper Hairstreaks have been observed in this portion of Grand Isle Town.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Kent McFarland
Verified date: June 18, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Grand Isle County