I spotted the character in the picture earlier today in our local Foots Cray Meadows:
I have not seen many Hairstreaks apart from a few Green Hairstreaks and one definite Purple Hairstreak on an Oak Tree.
There was a nearby Oak Tree and another couple of unidentified Trees; not I think Elm Trees.
The Oak Tree would suggest that my new acquaintance is a Purple Hairstreak; annoyingly, I didn't see the Wings Open.
However, looking at various pictures she/he seems not unlike a White Letter Hairsteak; that being said, I'm plumping for Purple Hairstreak in view of the nearby Oak Tree.
So help please. Thanks in advance ...
A Purple Hairstreak Please?
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Re: A Purple Hairstreak Please?
A White Letter Hairstreak it is!
They will sometimes fly a distance from their elms to take nectar.
They will sometimes fly a distance from their elms to take nectar.
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Re: A Purple Hairstreak Please?
David M.: Thanks very much. You are very kind ...