A native North American hairstreak. Found in open fields, rocky areas, and dry places. They are always near juniper trees, which are their host plants. The caterpillar is green with white spotting. The adults will nectar on rabbitbrush. Here is a photo of one from last summer in northern Arizona.
Very beautiful
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Soft and delicate ~
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