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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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Category
Butterflies & Moths
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
50
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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