'Nelson's' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni)

Some authorities split this taxon from Juniper Hairstreak. Nelson's is found in the west from British Columbia to California where its caterpillars feed on Incense Cedar and Western Red Cedar.
'Nelson's' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni) 'Nelson's' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni)
'Nelson's' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni)
Very worn individual
Meadow along road to Fresno Dome, ~5000'
Madera Co., CA
10 July 2007
'Nelson's' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni)
Very worn individual
Meadow along road to Fresno Dome, ~5000'
Madera Co., CA
10 July 2007

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