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Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Lycaenidae
Satyrium
Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Satyrium calanus
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Summary

Satyrium calanus, the banded hairstreak, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.

Banded Hairstreak

Satyrium calanus
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Tags

harmless

Scientific classification

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Appearance, behavior, 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.

Appearance, behavior, and distribution

Life cycle

Eggs are laid singly on the host plants and hatch in the spring. There is a single brood that flies early June to late August.

Host plants

Host plants include oak, hickory, and walnut (especially butternut).

Similar species

- Edwards' hairstreak (S. edwardsii) - Hickory hairstreak (S. caryaevorum)