Gossamer Wings: Gray Hairstreak Strymon melinus

Size: | Wingspan ranges from .88" - 1.38" |
Habitat: | Open deciduous woods, fields, meadows |
Occurrence Level: | Common |
Flight Period: | Late April to early October |
Larval Host Plant: | Tick trefoil, legumes, clover |
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A female Gray Hairstreak. Notice the gray abdomen.