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Gray Hairstreak

Strymon melinus

Description:

Small gray butterfly that usually feeds with its wings closed. Orange eyespots and tails on hindwings. Open wings shows an iridescent blue to dark gray with white fringe on the edges of the wings.

Habitat:

This one was feeding on the blooms of the Milkweed.

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gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 4, 2012
Submitted on May 5, 2012

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