Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Western Green Hairstreak
Callophrys affinis

Observation date: July 03, 2024
Date notes: Clear and warm.
Submitted by: falco1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several green hairstreaks. This is an example of a likely Sheridan's with white spots.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 21, 2024
Coordinator notes: If there were sheridan flying with affinis, I would expect the sheridan to be quite worn by now, with fresher affinis flying with them. Affinis can have some white postmedian spots.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Garfield County