Juniper Hairstreak

Callophrys gryneus

 Genus Callophrys
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   "Statewide, except Nantucket and perhaps Berkshire County - resident"
Abundance Locally fairly common; closely associated with Eastern Red Cedar; max. 90
Flight Period April 29 - August 19 (mainly May to early June and late July to e. August)
Notes Best found by jostling red cedars and watching for the butterflies to fly
Overwintering Pupa
More info Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website
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Juniper Hairstreak

Photo by Erik Nielsen - 8/3/2002
Westwood

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Juniper Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/29/2000
Quail Run

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Juniper Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/29/2000
Quail Run

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Juniper Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 7/25/2006
Blue Hills, Milton

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Juniper Hairstreak

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 6/6/2006
Blue Hills, Milton

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