White M Hairstreak

Parrhasius m-album

 Genus Parrhasius
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   "Perhaps statewide, with records from Berkshire to Dukes Co. - migrant"
Abundance Irregular; more than one rarely found at any site at one time; maximum 16
Flight Period May 1 - October 2
Notes Can show up in almost any open situation; the blue wings are a giveaway
Overwintering (Migrant)
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White M Hairstreak

Photo by Erik Nielsen - 9/6/2003
South Dartmouth

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White M Hairstreak

Photo by Eleanor Solberg - 2003
Salvin Nursery

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White M Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 9/4/2006
Northampton Community Gardens

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White M Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 9/4/2006
Northampton Community Gardens

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White M Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 9/4/2006
Northampton Community Gardens
Note sliver of BLUE dorsal surface.

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