Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1116138

Sheridan's Green Hairstreak
Callophrys sheridanii

Observation date: May 03, 2017
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mating pair on lupine bud. This is a very good year for green hairstreaks at this location with many observed. Warm, sunny afternoon with temperature in mid 80's F, no wind. Patrolling and courtship behavior along the trail. This was a wet spring with a good flower bloom.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 08, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Klickitat County