The Sweadner’s Juniper form is generally located in the Southeastern USA whereas the Siva form is a Western variety. Both forms are lighter green with white markings, but the Sweadner’s has an additional 2 small white bars on the underside of the hind-wing near the body.
Juniper Hairstreaks will frequently sit unnoticed on branches of juniper trees. The best way to find this hairstreak is to shake juniper trees and branches.
Sweadners Juniper Hairstreak
Siva Juniper Hairstreak