Gray Hairstreak

Strymon melinus

 Genus Strymon
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   Statewide - likely a migrant
Abundance Uncommon to fairly common; maximum 27
Flight Period April 12 - November 1 (mainly May through September)
Notes Very variable in numbers from year to year
Overwintering Pupa
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Gray Hairstreak

Photo by Fred Goodwin - 8/25/2002
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Gray Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/4/1999
Northeastern University Campus, Burlington

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Gray Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/11/1999
Northeastern University Campus, Burlington

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Gray Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/4/1999
Northeastern University Campus, Burlington

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Gray Hairstreak

Photo © Frank Model - 10/5/2006
Northampton Community Gardens

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Gray Hairstreak

Photo © Frank Model - 8/11/2006
Northampton Community Gardens
Ovipositing Female

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Gray Hairstreak

Photo © Frank Model - 8/11/2006
Northampton Community Gardens
Male

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