Banded hairstreak on a green leaf. The leaf extends into the picture at an angle from the bottom left of the photo. The butterfly is near the end in the middle of the photo and casting a shadow. Its wings are a brownish grey with darker brown spots edged in white all along the outer edges and extending in several rows. At the bottom of the hindwing there is a small orange line, then a slate spot, with a small tail sticking out beside it. Above that there are a couple more orange spots surround by black lines and white lines. The butterfly's head is dark with two vertical white lines. Its antennae and legs are alternating black and white.

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Close-up of a Banded Hairstreak Butterfly resting on a vibrant green leaf.  The butterfly is a dark brown or grayish-brown color, with hints of darker shading on its wings.  Visible details include the butterfly's antennae, and its intricate wing veins. There are small, discernible spots or markings on the wings.  One distinct feature is a pair of small, reddish-orange spots near the tail of the butterfly.  The leaf is in sharp focus, displaying its vein structure and texture. The leaf's color is a bright, healthy green. The background is a deep, solid, dark green, softly blurring to black around the edges of the image, drawing attention to the butterfly and leaf. The lighting is well-focused on the butterfly and leaf, creating a high contrast between the brightly lit subject and the dark background. The overall effect is a nature-photography style image.

A Banded Hairstreak resting on leaf.

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