Banded Hairstreak
Satyrium calanus

f25 @ 1/320s, ISO:2000, Nikon D3S w 105mm macro

"Satyrium calanus," Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Satyrium calanus, the banded hairstreak, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. 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.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 include oak, hickory, and walnut (especially butternut).

Francis A. Crane Wildlife Management Area, East Falmouth, Massachusetts

07/11/2022