Acadian Hairstreak (Satyrium acadica)

Acadian Hairstreak ( Satyrium acadica )

North Gower, ON   2011/07/03

Acadian Hairstreak ( Satyrium acadica )

 Limoges, ON  2012/06/23

Member of Family: Lycaenidae   

This species tends to be found in marshy areas near the willows which are its larval host plant.

To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit:  The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online

For more info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada