Hickory Hairstreak (Satyrium caryaevorum)

Hickory Hairstreak ( Satyrium caryaevorum )

Ottawa, ON    2011/07/07

Hickory Hairstreak ( Satyrium caryaevorum )

Ottawa, ON    2011/07/07

Member of Family: Lycaenidae   

In general, this species is less common than the Banded Hairstreak which is similar in appearance.

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