Sheridan's Green Hairstreak, Female - Lycaenidae Callophrys sheridani neoperplexa
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front view of female nectaring on honey water mix

Callophrys sheridani female nectaring on honey water mix

Female C. sheridani ventral View


Photo Details
Located April 13, 2006 - Taylor's Canyon, Davis County, Utah -  by Todd Stout

1., 2. - Female nectaring on honey-water mix (1 part honey, 10 parts water) - April 16, 2006
 Canon  20D, 100mm lens, ISO 400, 1/250,  f16, Flash + 2/3
3. Female on tree bark - Canon 20D, 100mm lens, ISO 200, 1/250, F16, Flash  - 2/3  -  I had to lighten in Photoshop
©Nicky Davis

Flight: March to June

Host Plant
Eriogonum racemosum
Eriogonum  heracleoides

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