Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398847

Oak Hairstreak
Satyrium favonius

Observation date: June 16, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large hairstreak nectaring from roadside Picradeniopsis oppositifolia. There were hundreds of Juniper Hairstreaks nectaring on nearby plants that we had to sift through to find this, but it was very worth it!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 19, 2025
Coordinator notes: you saved the best one for last! may I please borrow a photo for BONM? this is a female
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County