Striped Hairstreak
(Satyrium liparops)
Hairstreaks and Elfins
Appearance: Above, dark brown, sometimes showing orange areas on forewing. Below, brownish-gray with many thin, white irregular stripes and blue hindwing tail spot capped with orange near tails. Hindwing has one short and one long tail.
Wingspan: Small; 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
Habitat: Thickets, deciduous forest openings, streamsides, and brushy edges; foothills.
Flight Times: July to early August; one brood. Eggs overwinter.
Larval Foodplant: Wild plum, chokecherry, and other members of the rose family.
Did You Know…
There is a violet sheen on newly emerged individuals.
