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Strymon melinus
One tail on hindwing. Upperside blue-gray with large red spot near tail. Underside of spring/fall form is dark gray, summer form is paler gray. Relatively straight postmedian line is white, bordered with orange on the inside edge. Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 3/8 inches (2.2 - 3.5 cm).
On the milkweed bloom.
Spotted on May 25, 2013
Submitted on Jun 1, 2013
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