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Arizona Hairstreak

The Arizona Hairstreak (Erora quaderna) is found on roadsides, in forest openings and along trails in southern Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico.

Upperside of male is dark brown. Female has an iridescent blue patch on each wing. Underside is pale green with rows of short copper dashes.

Wing spread: 7/8" - 1 1/8"

Host plants: Oak trees

Arizona Hairstreak Butterfly male - dorsal view
Arizona Hairstreak Butterfly

Arizona Hairstreak Butterfly - ventral view
Arizona Hairstreak Butterfly