Juniper or Olive Hairstreak Butterfly - Callophrys gryneus
by Carol Senske
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Juniper or Olive Hairstreak Butterfly - Callophrys gryneus
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Carol Senske
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
These lovely little winged jewels were, until recently, called Olive Hairstreaks. Things are always being reassessed and updated; now they are the Juniper Hairstreak. The name "hairstreak" comes from the hair-like projections on the back of the lower wings. This one, and about four others were on Common Yarrow. It was obviously a new hatch because each specimen was in perfect shape.
I took this picture on July 13, 2014, in Red Hill, Pennsylvania, USA, at the Green Lane Reservoir Boat Launch. The camera is a Canon T4i paired with a Tamron macro lens (90mm).
You can read more about the Juniper Hairstreak here:
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Callophrys-gryneus
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July 26th, 2014
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Comments (4)
ParaKrytous P
Lovely and delicate closeup¡
Carol Senske replied:
Many thanks:>). These are quite small and active. I was lucky to catch it while it was dining and not paying atttention.
Doris Potter
Oh! I was just looking at Hairstreaks in my butterfly guide. What a beauty! Great work Mother Nature.
Carol Senske replied:
Aren't they wonderful! I was so excited to see them there and in such perfect condition:>) Thank you for the great comment, Doris:>) I'll be waiting to see your images next week - :>)
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