Gray Hairstreak

Today’s “bug” shots: one lady beetle, a bunch of skippers — all Sachem — and a few shots of this Gray Hairstreak. My field guide says “The abdomen is orange (male) or gray (female),” so I’m guessing this is a male. Although this was taken with the 55–250mm lens, I thought it showed the abdomen, “tails” and fringe of the hind wings quite well.

Confirmed at BAMONA as “Strymon melinus”, or “Gray Hairstreak”; http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/929869

Confirmed at BugGuide as “Strymon melinus”, or “Gray Hairstreak” (Hodges#4336); http://bugguide.net/node/view/842485

One year ago (“Monarch”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-09-11
Two years ago (“Layers IV”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-09-11

[Ellen E]

what a pretty thing! I've never seen this kind. nice shot

[Rick Schies]

That little bit of color to this one is really quite nice.

[Danette Thompson]

Very nice.

[Vicki Dixon]

a beautiful shot! great job!