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Grey Hairstreak. Depositing eggs on Venice Mallow

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By Tasteyg


Grey Hairstreak.  Depositing eggs on Venice Mallow

Thanks Janey , for identifying it :) I looked at the site that you recommended. Although mine looks very similar to the Striped one, I found that the Grey one had almost identical markings.



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Had a look on Google, Tasteyg and this is a Striped Hairstreak.

8 Sep, 2008

 

Janey you are so efficient and kind. Thank you :)

8 Sep, 2008

 

The Striped Hairstreak has many more black and white lines on the underwing. Also note the host plant........Mallow. The Gray Hairstreak's favorite two host plants are mallows and legumes.

13 Sep, 2008



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