Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917141

Sylvan Hairstreak
Satyrium sylvinus

Observation date: August 17, 2013
Submitted by: joeschelling
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day (until clouds moved in). A single individual seen in a large meadow filled with giant thistle, coneflowers, mallow, and other wildflowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 19, 2013
Coordinator notes: definitely sylvinus; quite worn and almost a late record for NM; this species is not often seen and this is a very good record. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County