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Callophrys dumetorum
Coastal Green Hairstreak (Callophrys dumetorum) feeding on a Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucus).
On a Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucus) at Pt. Lobos State Preserve Hike.
The Coastal Green Hairstreak, Bramble Green Hairstreak, or Bluish Green Hairstreak (Callophrys dumetorum) is butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in coastal California and rarely in inland California. Subspecies oregonensis is known as the Oregon Green Hairstreak. The wingspan is 25–32 mm. Adults are on wing from March to May in one generation. Larvae have been recorded on Lotus scoparius, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Eriogonum latifolium, and Eriogonum nudum. Adults feed on flower nectar. Wikipedia
Spotted on Apr 13, 2013
Submitted on May 5, 2013
8 Comments
Thank you James Nelson--this beautiful butterfly was very cooperative and was busy feeding on the flower for several minutes while I took photos of it.
Thank you acreamoth99!
Butterflies are not always easy to capture...you nailed this one. Great shot!
Thank you TicThapanya!
very beautiful butterfly
Thank you Mayra and Mona!
Stunning pictures.. !! I really like the green pastel color.. It's very nice.
Beautiful colors!!