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Species Satyrium titus - Coral Hairstreak

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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
Superfamily Papilionoidea (Butterflies (excluding skippers))
Family Lycaenidae (Gossamer Winged Butterflies)
Subfamily Theclinae (Hairstreaks)
Genus Satyrium
Species titus (Coral Hairstreak)
Size
Wingspan 2.5-3.8 cm
Identification
A small brown hairstreak with no tails, orange marks on posterior edge of hindwing.
Range
Much of North America, including norhtern 2/3 of continental United States.
Habitat
Old fields/meadows with hostplants, nectar sources.
Season
May-August (one brood). In Piedmont region of North Carolina, found mostly in June.
Food
Adults take nectar from many sources. They are particularly fond of Butterfly Weed--Asclepias tuberosa.
Life Cycle
Larvae feed on various trees and shrubs in the Rosaceae, such as wild cherry, plum, etc. (Prunus).
Print References
Glassberg (1)
Brock (2)
Scott (3)
Internet References
Butterflies and Skippers of North America
Butterflies of North Carolina
Works Cited
1.Butterflies Through Binoculars: The East
By Jeffrey Glassberg
2.Butterflies of North America (Kaufman Focus Guides)
By Jim P. Brock, Kenn Kaufman
3.The Butterflies of North America: A Natural History and Field Guide
By James A. Scott
Contributed by Cotinis on 6 June, 2004 - 10:40pm

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