 | Banded Hairstreak Butterfly - Satyrium calanus Lepidoptera / Papilionoidea / Lycaenidae (Gossamer Winged Butterflies) / Theclinae (Hairstreaks) Satyrium Live adult butterflies photographed at DuPage County, Illinois, USA [Cirrus Home] [Butterflies Main Page] [Moths] [Moths TOC] [Skippers Main Page] [Butterflies Table of Contents] |
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| The Banded Hairstreak is the most common hairstreak east of the Rocky Mountains. It is a territorial butterfly that will challenge many other butterflies invading its territory. They are avid flower visitors, and their favorite nectar sources include milkweed, dogbane, daisies and sumacs. Many hairstreaks are extremely variable and can only be identified by experts. It is thought this variety may in reality be many closely related species living in proximity. |
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 Banded Hairstreak Butterfly - Satyrium calanus |
| Similar species: Striped, Kings, Edward's hairstreaks. Life Cycle: Eggs overwinter. Caterpillars are yellow-green with dull side stripes and dark brown band below. Host plants include Walnuts, Hickory, Oak and Shagbark Hickory. Flight: 1 brood, Late June to early July Habitat: Deciduous forests, clearings and wooded glades, roadsides, parks, meadows and fields. [Cirrus Home] [Butterflies Main Page] [Moths] [Skipper Butterflies Main Page] [Butterflies Table of Contents] |
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