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'Olive' Juniper Hairstreak
gergrd

'Olive' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus)

This is the first time that I have found the Juniper in spring, and I saw another one farther down the trail. Butterflies around here seem to be irregular year-to-year, which actually makes it more interesting.
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Habitat
Trail with Eastern Red Cedars
Location
Silver Lake Regional Park, Prince William County, VA
Date taken
May 5, 2013
Scientific name
Callophrys gryneus gryneus
Equipment used
Canon SX-40
Stanley Jones
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Wow, awesome closeup of this brilliant Hairstreak. Brilliant colors and patterns and photographed beautifully. Exceptional Greg!!!!!
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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