Satyrium titus – Coral Hairstreak

Caterpillar foods: Wild Cherry and Wild Plum (Prunus spp.)

This is a fairly common midsummer hairstreak on our land.  I frequently see adults on blooming Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) – one of their favorite nectar sources.

7/8/2003

 

6/26/2006

coral hairstreak 6-26-06

 

7/6/2009

coral hairstreak

 

Five Coral Hairstreaks on Butterfly Weed – 7/20/2003