Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366102

Golden Hairstreak
Habrodais grunus

Observation date: July 27, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: All members of this species seen on Tan Oak at this location. Quiet and resting early in the afternoon, very active, with males chasing around Tan Oaks later in afternoon. No Canyon Live Oak present here. Mixed Tan Oak/Douglas Fir forest on west side of Santa Cruz Mountains and San Andreas Fault, near crest at 2000 ft..
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County