Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus)
Often underappreciated because they're so abundant, but stunning when seen up close.
New Hanover Co., NC 5/15/04.
MALLOW
Mallow is a plant that some caterpillars (like the Painted Lady, Gray Hairstreak, and the Checkered Skipper) eat. This host plant is often included in butterfly gardens.
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Eastern Pine Elfin (Callophrys niphon)
Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)
Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus)
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa) ...
 See also: Monarch, Perch, Black Swallowtail, Scallop, Skipper
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