The Gray Hairstreak of the most common hairstreaks in North America, although they are found throughout the world. They have a large variety of host and nectar plants, which include peas and mallows. The caterpillar is fuzzy and reddish in color. This one is on a Wild Blue Flax wildflower. 
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What a beauty against that purple blossom!!
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What a beautiful butterfly, great capture, I would love to photograph that one.
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Thank you Laura!
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Great photo! They never hold still long enough for me to get them in focus. 🙂
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Thank you!
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