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Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Nectaring near a mud puddle on a forested trail.<br /> Callophrys gryneus,Geotagged,Juniper hairstreak,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)

Nectaring near a mud puddle on a forested trail.

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    WHOA! What a stunner! Have you ever seen this species before? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Once before, but it was really worn and I think I got bad shots? I can't remember fully. Brain fog LOL Posted 4 years ago
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      Flown Kimmerling
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      And, yes, this is absolutely one of my favorite butterflies. The colors and pattern are so special! Posted 4 years ago
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    Jade like Posted 4 years ago
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      Isn't it beautiful!? Posted 4 years ago

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The Juniper hairstreak

"Callophrys gryneus", the juniper hairstreak or olive hairstreak, is a butterfly native to North America. It belongs in the family Lycaenidae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Apr 15, 2021. Captured Apr 14, 2021 12:31 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/22.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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