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White Scrub-Hairstreak
White Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon albata: Lycaenidae) Wingspan 2.9-3.5 cm (1.1-1.4 in). Nectaring Crucita (Eupatorium odoratum: Asteraceae). King Compound, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA. Mesquite thicket mixed with Tamaulipan Scrub in the Southern Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 17 m (53 ft) elevation.
Habitat
Mesquite thicket mixed with Tamaulipan Scrub in the Southern Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 17 m (53 ft) elevation. Along margins of a man made pond.
Location
King Compound, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2016
Scientific name
Strymon albata
Equipment used
Canon
Supporter
A beautiful setting and backdrop to really show off this Hairstreak terrifically Stanley.

A great image guy.
 
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That's so pretty Stanley - it looks almost spring-like this image.

A super picture you've taken my friend. Very well done lad.
 
He seems to have a companion, too, Stanley. What a lovely image.
 
Supporter
A wonderful macro of this cracking little butterfly Stanley! That Crucita is a real butterfly magnet!

Chris
 
A superb capture Stanley! great detail, colours and composition...well done tfs :t:
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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