One of the most interesting butterflies found in our area is the beautiful and fancy in a non-fancy sort of way Juniper Hairstreak. Widely distributed across the United States this butterfly is often seen in old fields, bluffs, barrens, juniper and pinyon-juniper woodlands, and cedar breaks. This one was photographed feeding on biscuit root along the base of a cliff that had several areas of Juniper growing. The male will sit all day upon the ends of juniper branches to attract a female.
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Great shot, fabulous butterfly 🙂
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I’ve never seen of these, beautiful
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On my butterfly bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
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This butterfly is new to me, and I really enjoyed the introduction, Mike. A stunning creature.
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What a gorgeous butterfly! Great shot, Mike.
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Such beautiful coloring – I’ve never seen a green butterfly!
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I’d say fancy! Nice capture of this beauty!
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