Hi Harry,

Very intriguing! Atlantic White Cedar is absent from Vermont, at least as a native species. What suggests to you that this is Hessel's rather than Olive Hairstreak?

 - Larry

On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 10:04 PM, Harry Pavulaan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Larry:

You appear to have a Hessel's Hairstreak there!  Is there any Atlantic White Cedar nearby?

Harry Pavulaan

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>  1. Juniper Hairstreak, Colchester 6/19
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> Date:    Sat, 25 Jun 2016 22:46:15 -0400
> From:    Larry Clarfeld <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Juniper Hairstreak, Colchester 6/19
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> Hi folks,
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> Sorry for the belated report, but I encountered a Juniper Hairstreak in my
> backyard in Colchester on 6/19/16. It looks like this species is not very
> common in Chittenden County, according to the atlas. Figured it was worth
> posting here. Photos at the links below.
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> Cheers,
> Larry
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> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27953043@N08/27831687351
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/27953043@N08/27295618503
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