Gold-bordered Hairstreak

Description:

Underwings are pale gray-brown with streaks of darker brown, sometimes reddish, and a wide golden-orange band along the edge. Upperwings are bright blue in males, pale blue-gray to brown in females.

Habitat:

Range: Mexico - South America. Very rare sightings in the U.S. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Host Plants: Asteraceae family & Verbena.