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Copyright © 2008 Tzila "Z" Duenzl

Possibly "Henry's Elfin"?...or "Gray Hairstreak"?
Rogur River, Jackson County, Oregon, USA
September 17, 2008
Size: app 3/4"
This caterpillar was feeding on the flowers a Spearmint bush. I looked up what it might be, but was confused by where my book said the "Henry's Elfin" would be...NOT Oregon. Appreciate any help...thanks.

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Contributed by Tzila "Z" Duenzl on 19 September, 2008 - 1:25pm
Last updated 8 October, 2008 - 10:10am

Strymon melinus
A good match for Strymon melinus and on appropriate hostplant.
I looked into what might be confused with this species on the west coast and there is no similar flower feeding species, so I feel confident on calling these now.
… Sam Jaffe, 3 October, 2009 - 12:33am login or register to post comments

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