Edwards' Hairstreak
Satyrium edwardsii
Summary 7
Edwards' Hairstreak (Satyrium edwardsii) is a species of butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in the eastern parts of the United States and in the southern parts of the Canadian provinces from Saskatchewan to Quebec.
North american ecology (us and canada) 8
Satyrium edwardsii is a resident of northeastern United States and into southeastern Canada (Scott 1986). Habitats are oak woodland, often sandy soil or on ridges. Host plants are trees, largely restricted to one genus, Quercus (Fagaceae). Eggs are laid on twigs of the host plant, singly. Individuals overwinter as eggs. There is one flight each year with the approximate flight time late June-early Aug in the northern part of the range and May15-July15 in the southern part of their range (Scott 1986).
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More Info
- iNat taxon page
- Animal Diversity Web
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- BOLD Systems BIN search
- BugGuide
- Butterflies and Moths of North America
- CUIC Insect Images
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- Maryland Biodiversity Project
- Maryland Moths
- Mass Moths
- Moth Photographers Group
- Moths of North Carolina
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