Gray Hairstreak

Photos by Claire and Mary Curry

March 19, 2004, by Claire Curry, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

(same individual as at left)

March 19, 2004, by Claire Curry, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

September 21, 2002, by Claire Curry, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

October 10, 2002, by Mary Curry, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

I thought I saw it poking its abdomen around like it was laying eggs, but I'm not completely positive.  I couldn't find Eastern Red Cedar listed as a foodplant for the hairstreak either.

March 19, 2004, by Claire Curry, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas 

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