Possible Hickory Hairstreak?

[BetCrooks]

I wonder if anyone with experience can tell me whether this is a Hickory Hairstreak? It meets some of the suggestions in the ROM guide but I'm not sure if I'm missing anything else. I don't want to mis-report it.

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[Walter Fisher]

I would say that it is more likely a Banded Hairstreak but Hickory should not be totally ruled out.  Apparently these two species are not always as easy to ID as they once were.  May I suggest that you check the discussions on the Google Groups board Ontario Butterflies for further help.  Also, if you are planning to report your find on eButterfly, include your photo and an expert will correctly identify it for you.

Walter

[BetCrooks]

Thanks for the helpful tips! This one looked quite different and was in a different location than the many Banded I saw that day--but it may well just be an unusual Banded. I'll try checking the discussions as you suggested.