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    Satyrium favonius, Oak Hairstreak

    Satyrium favonius, Oak Hairstreak
    Freshly emerged adult

    Description: 

     

    Habitat and Distribution: Oak forests of the South East United States. 

     

    Host Plant:  Oaks (Quercus species)

     

    Natural History: There has never been a confirmed record of this species in the Keys. The host plant does not grow naturally in the Keys and is not used often for ornamentals.

     

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    Satyrium favonius, Oak Hairstreak
    Freshly emerged adult
    Egg
    Satyrium favonius, Oak Hairstreak
    Freshly emerged adult