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Santa Barbara Field Guides - Butterflies Lepidoptera Lycaenidae Callophrys spinetorum Thicket Hairstreak |
Size:
wingspread 1-1.25 in. Recognition: Upperside is steel blue; underside is auburn brown with white line down wings. Flight period: Adults are active from May to August. Hostplants: The hostplants of the Juniper Hairstreak are dwarf mistletoes (Arceuthobium species) which grow on juniper, pine, and fir trees. Habitat: They are found in mountain conifer woodland containing juniper, pines and cedars. Distribution: Their range is over much of the western U.S., including California. |