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Stanley Jones

Juniper Hairstreak.jpg (Mitoura grynea)

Juniper Hairstreak (Mitoura grynea: Lycaenidae) also known as the Olive Hairstreak or Cedar Hairstreak. Wingspan 2.2-2.9 cm (0.9-1.1 in).
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Habitat
Edwards Plateau vegetation area. Open juniper/live oak woods at ca. 198 m (650 ft) elevation.
Location
Rivers Bend Park, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Belton, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2021
Scientific name
Mitoura grynea
Equipment used
Canon
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KC Foggin
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Such a colorful Butterfly and captured on a colorful Flower Stanley! So nicely captured guy!
 
B
wow!! what fabulous colors, Stanley, a splendid closeup in a marvelous setting, pure perfection, congratulations, many tfs!!
 
mariae
Fantastic colors, I love how it combines the shade of blue with the orange and finishing off with the green in the background. Lovely butterfly, Stanley. Lovely contrast and light. Tfs.
 
delia todd
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Oh my!!! What a beautiful hairstreak this one is Stanley.

A new butterfly on me too.

Many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 

Media information

Category
Butterflies & Moths
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
49
Comment count
11

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1250
ISO
320
Filename
Juniper Hairstreak, Rivers Bend Park, Stillhouse Hollow Lake.jpg
File size
476.7 KB
Date taken
Thu, 13 May 2021 10:38 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 682px

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