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Butterflies of the
Carolinas & Virginias

Coral Hairstreak,
Satyrium titus


Western Coral Hairstreak Page

Size: Wingspan is 1 to 1 1/4 inch.

Similar Species:
No other tailless hairstreaks in NC.

Habitat: Old fields, woodland borders, brushy thickets and powerline clearings. This species really favors nectaring on Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa).

Abundance: Uncommon to nearly common in the central and eastern Piedmont, uncommon in the Sandhills and in the western Piedmont. Mostly very rare in the mountains.

Flight Period: Flies from late May until mid July.

Comments:

The top photo was taken in Lee Co., NC on June 2, 2002. The center photo was taken in Montgomery Co., VA on June 22, 2002. The bottom photo was taken in Radford City, VA on July 05, 2003.

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