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Butterflies of the
Carolinas & Virginias

Gray Hairstreak,
Strymon melinus

New Gray Hairstreak Photo Page

Size: Wingspan is 7/8 to 1 1/4 inch.

Similar Species:
Red-banded Hairstreak

Habitat: Varied can be found about anywhere. It enjoys sunny dry places.

Abundance: Common in most of the state. More common in coastal regions.

Flight Period: Flies from late March until late October. Three broods seem to run together.

Comments:
Gray Hairstreak is usually very common during most of the season.


The top photo was taken in Orange Co., NC on July 27, 2002. The center photo was taken in Lenior Co., NC on May 26, 2003. The photo below was taken in late September 2000 at Crabtree County Park in Wake County, NC. The bottom right photo was taken in the Orange Co., NC on August 16, 2002.

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