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Very tiny butterflies ID (1 Viewer)

JMomOhio

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These tiny ones seem to be confusing to me, especially when different light hits them. Are these Eastern Tailed Blue or Gray Hairstreaked? Thanks in advance for any help! :)
 

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These tiny ones seem to be confusing to me, especially when different light hits them. Are these Eastern Tailed Blue or Gray Hairstreaked? Thanks in advance for any help! :)

They have to be Eastern Tailed-Blues. It is the only tailed Blue found in your area and they are pretty variable. Grey Haistreaks are bigger (still small though) and have a very different pattern on the underwing. :t:
 
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