Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398920

California Hairstreak
Satyrium californica

Observation date: June 26, 1987
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm spring day. Many were observed feeding on yellow sweet clover flowers. Hostplant _ Mt Mahogany in area _ Personal collection specimen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: IThanks for sending the sylvinus from that area for comparison. That did the trick-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County