Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)

In NC, Juniper Hairstreaks mostly occur in the piedmont in association with their host plant, Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana). Another population occurs along the immediate coast associated with J. silicicola. They are generally uncommon and have two broods, flying from March into early September.

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus)
Orange Co., NC
21 June 2007


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 21 June 2007	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 21 June 2007


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 21 June 2007	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 21 June 2007

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)
Orange Co., NC
25 May 2007

Juniper Hairstreaks are quite variable in the amount of green and brown they exhibit.

		Note the varying amount of green vs. rust in different individuals of the same population.
Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Caswell Co., NC 5 May 2006	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Caswell Co., NC 5 May 2006


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 5 May 2006	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 5 May 2006


Korstian Divison, Duke Forest Orange Co., NC 5 May 2004	Hillsborough Divison, Duke Forest Orange Co., NC 29 May 2004


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 11 June 2008


Nectaring on Pycnanthemum tenuifolium Blackwood Division of Duke Forest Orange Co., NC 16 July 2003	Nectaring on Chrysanthemum leucanthemum Eno River State Park State Park Orange Co., NC 29 May 2003


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Caswell Co., NC 10 May 2010	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Caswell Co., NC 10 May 2010


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Caswell Co., NC 10 May 2010


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 16 July 2003	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 16 July 2003


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 14 Aug 2011	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) Orange Co., NC 14 Aug 2011

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)
Hillsborough, Orange Co., NC
24 Aug 2017

Crab spider killed

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)
Brumley Nature Preserve, Orange Co., NC
18 Apr 2023

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)
Alamance Co., NC
26 May 2023

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)
Caswell Co., NC
10 May 2010

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus)
Durham Co., NC
19 Aug 2007

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus)
Orange Co., NC
5 May 2006

	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus) Durham Co., NC 15 Sep 2010
	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus) Durham Co., NC 15 Sep 2010
	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus gryneus) Durham Co., NC 15 Sep 2010

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus)
New Hanover Co., NC
14 May 2013

Coastal individuals in NC (such as this worn individual) feed on Southern Redcedar (Juniperus silicicola) as caterpillars.


Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus chalcosiva) Westgard Pass, CA 18 July 2007	Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus chalcosiva) Westgard Pass, CA 18 July 2007


'Nelson's' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni) Very worn individual Meadow along road to Fresno Dome, ~5000' Madera Co., CA 10 July 2007	'Nelson's' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus nelsoni) Very worn individual Meadow along road to Fresno Dome, ~5000' Madera Co., CA 10 July 2007


'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) Buffalo Jump, Gallatin Co., MT 9 June 2016	'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) Buffalo Jump, Gallatin Co., MT 9 June 2016


'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) Arrow Creek Breaks, Fergus Co., MT 8 June 2016

'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva)
Royal Gorge, Fremont Co., CO
11 July 2016


'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) Four Mile Creek, Teller Co., CO 11 July 2016	'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) Royal Gorge, Fremont Co., CO 11 July 2016

'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva)
Royal Gorge, Fremont Co., CO
11 July 2016


'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) Royal Gorge, Fremont Co., CO 11 July 2016	'Siva' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva) Royal Gorge, Fremont Co., CO 11 July 2016

'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis)
Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX
16 Mar 2018


'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Pace Bend Park, Travis Co., TX 28 Feb 2018	'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Pace Bend Park, Travis Co., TX 28 Feb 2018


'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 16 Mar 2018	'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 16 Mar 2018


'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 16 Mar 2018	'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 16 Mar 2018

'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis)
Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX
16 Mar 2018

'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis)
Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX
16 Mar 2018

'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis)
Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX
16 Mar 2018


'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 16 Mar 2018	'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 20 Mar 2018


'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 20 Mar 2018	'Texas' Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus castalis) Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX 20 Mar 2018

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