Gray Hairstreak, Strymon melinus <LEP53>

Common countrywide, with a broad diet from hops to beans. The wings range from a clear, dove gray to dark slate gray, above and below. Rows of white bars are edged inwardly with black.. Just in from each tail lies a red-orange spot with a black pupil. The tails and bright spot distract birds from the head and body of the hairstreak.