Strymon avalona - Avalon Scrub Hairstreak
This is Strymon avalona, the Avalon Scrub Hairstreak, which is found only on Santa Catalina Island. May 19, 2013.
Strymon avalona - Avalon Scrub Hairstreak
Another Strymon avalona from the same trip. These were found along a dirt road above Two Harbors, which is on the northeast part of the Island. Santa Catalina Island is about 26 miles from the shore in Long Beach.
Strymon avalona - Avalon Scrub Hairstreak
The dorsal of Strymon avalona, showing what must be structural coloration.

©Dennis Walker