Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1400228

Thicket Hairstreak
Callophrys spinetorum

Observation date: April 14, 2025
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Crawling in grass more than flying. Wings closed when not flying. When seen flying, briefly, tops of wings looked dark not blue. Sunny, warm, moderate breeze. Seen in the bottom of an arroyo, where the breeze was less noticeable and it was warmer than surroundings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: lovely!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County