Gray Hairstreak

Another Gray Hairstreak, but I can't resist this one because it was willing to be on my finger. I guess like humans these creatures have their "moods," too. Sometimes you can't get within a few feet and sometimes they'll let you extend a kind finger of welcome. Fortunately, I had the macro lens on my camera. (The telephoto lens couldn't have focused this close!)

Confirmed at BAMONA as “Strymon melinus” or “Gray Hairstreak”; http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/1016597

1 year ago (“Celebrating a former pastor…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-09-15
2 years ago (“A-one, an-a-two…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-09-15
3 years ago (“‘“Cool” shadows’?”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-09-15

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[W.MARK HATCH]

wow, great shot of one small subject!!

[Nada A.]

Love the colors, the details, & the fact that it's on your finger. Fav.

[Lindy]

Such a pretty little thing. I love its spotted antennae.