Satyrium calanus
| Banded hairstreak | |
|---|---|
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| Conservation status | |
| Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Satyrium |
| Species: | S. Calanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Satyrium calanus (Hübner, 1809) | |
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Satyrium calanus, the banded hairstreak, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.
Appearance, behaviour and distribution
The banded hairstreak is a common hairstreak east of the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is a territorial butterfly that will challenge other butterflies invading its territory.
Life cycle
Eggs are laid singly on the host plants and hatch in the spring. There is a single brood which flies early June to late August.[1]
Host Plants
Host plants include oak, hickory and walnut (especially buttenut).[2]
References
- ↑ Nielsen, Mogens C. (1999). "Harvesters, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Blues". Michigan Butterflies & Skippers A Field Guide and Reference. Michigan State University Extension. p. 73. ISBN 1-56525-012-5.
- ↑ Hall, Peter W.; Jones, Colin D.; Guidotti, Antonia; Hubley, Brad (2014). The ROM Field Guide to the Butterflies of Ontario. Toronto, Canada: Royal Ontario Museum. p. 172-173. ISBN 978-0-88854-497-1.