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Gray Hairstreak Butterfly

Strymon melinus

Description:

The Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus), is one of the most common hairstreaks in North America, ranging over nearly the entire continent. It occurs also throughout Central America and in northern South America.

Habitat:

This one was on the blooming Parsley in the garden box.


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1 Comment

ronfellows2020
ronfellows2020 a year ago

Wow! Wonderful picture. The Gray Hairstreak is so small most people don't even notice them. Very difficult to photograph!

Denton, Texas, USA

Lat: 33.15, Long: -97.02

Spotted on Jun 15, 2012
Submitted on Jun 16, 2012

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