Satyrium calanus
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| Banded Hairstreak | ||||||||||||||
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| Satyrium calanus (Hübner, 1809) |
The Banded Hairstreak (Satyrium calanus) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.
[edit] Appearance, behaviour and distribution
The Banded Hairstreak is a common hairstreak east of the Rocky Mountains. It is a territorial butterfly that will challenge other butterflies invading its territory.
[edit] Life cycle and foodplants
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