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Dusky-Blue Groudstreak
Stanley Jones

Dusky-Blue Groudstreak (Calycopis isobeon)

Dusky-Blue Groundstreak (Calycopis isobeon: Lycaenidae) Wingspan: 2.2-3.2 cm (0.88-1.25 in). Nectaring southern annual saltmarsh aster (Symphyotrichum divaricatum: Asteraceae) A native species but very weedy.
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Habitat
Post Oak Savannah vegetation area. Post oak/yaupon dominated upland at ca. 88 m (269 ft) elevation.
Location
Lick Creek Park Nature Center, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
December 2023
Scientific name
Calycopis isobeon
Equipment used
Canon
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bievreJJ
a really amazing butterfly, Stanley, you really wonder which side its body is, marvelous photo with awesome details and colors in a beautiful setting, love it, many tfs!!
 
Kits
Beautiful patterns and a gorgeous butterfly, Stanley.
 

Media information

Category
Butterflies & Moths
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
218
Comment count
4

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/16
Focal length
100.0 mm
Exposure time
1/250 second(s)
ISO
5000
Filename
Dusky Blue Hairstreak, Lick Creek Park, College Station, Brazos County.jpg
File size
1.6 MB
Date taken
Wed, 08 November 2023 1:18 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 802px

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