Showing posts with label Callophrys gryneus. Show all posts
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Monday, July 14, 2008

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)




Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)

Other common names: Cedar Hairstreak, Olive Hairstreak
Range: Throughout most of the United States, but more heavily concentrated in the west.
Larval host: Junipers and cedars
Adult food: A wide variety of flowers. (This one was nectaring from Slender Mountain Mint.)

Links:
BugGuide Species Page
Butterflies and Moths of North America

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