Dusky Blue Hairstreak?

[Chris J. Durden]

Some years ago Sam Johnson, a teacher, then in Austin, studied the life 
cycle of Calycopis isobeon

At 07:42 PM 10/31/2001 +0100, you wrote:
>Mikie:
>I've had the same problem photographing blues, they seldom show their upper
>wing surface when resting. I'd bet he was after moisture in the leaves though,
>they usually lay eggs on flowers.
>Bill
>
>Mikie wrote:
>
> > Hi again resident lepsters!
> >
> > This past weekend I observed this little butterfly flitting about the leaf
> > litter in my yard. When it was flying it displayed a beautiful blue w/
> > iridescence. I was never able to capture a picture of the top-side of its
> > wings. I watched this little butterfly sit on a leaf and rub its hind legs
> > together, back and forth for a period of about 30 seconds or so, then it
> > would climb down into the leaves, or under the top layer of leaves, I am
> > guessing to deposit eggs.
> >
> > I took as many pictures of it as I could as it seems the more pics you 
> have,
> > the better chance of an ID. Once again I am in the SE of Texas, z8, just NE
> > of Houston.
> >
> > And by the way, I enjoyed seeing the pic of the Ruby-spotted Swallowtail in
> > the other thread.
> >
> > I have seen more Monarchs and Red Admirals flitting through lately in 
> regard
> > to seasonal activity.
> >
> > (again) Thanks in advance for all your ID help,
> > Mikie
>
>
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