Anderson's Hairstreak
Common NameAnderson's Hairstreak
Scientific NameJaponica andersonii
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale green, grey, orange, black
HabitatTemperate forests, woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak) species
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on oak leaves, pupation occurs before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the pale greenish-grey underside with the prominent orange-red and black markings near the hindwing's anal angle, often with small filamentous tails (though not clearly visible in this image).
Description
A small butterfly with a pale greenish-grey underside, featuring a distinct orange-red patch and black spots near the hindwing's anal angle.
