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Hawaiian Hairstreak: Order Code Ai-18
Subject: Hawaiian Hairstreak, Family Lycaenidae
Date: 26 July 2000
Locale: Eastern slope of Mauna Kea at about 7,300' elevation, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Photographer:  Kendall W. Corbin
Comments:  This species is locally common, but its habitat has been extensively destroyed on the Big Island by cattle ranching and the introduction of non-native plant species, such as the gorse.
 
Camera:  Minolta 800si
Lens:  Tamron, F2.8, AF Aspherical 28-105mm, 1:28 tele/macro.
Film:  Kodak EliteCHROME 200
Image: 35mm slide scanned at 600 dpi

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