Coral Hairstreak
Common NameCoral Hairstreak
Scientific NameSatyrium titus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, fields, meadows, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (southern Canada to southern United States)
Host Plantswild cherry, plum, serviceberry, hawthorn
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on leaves and buds, often camouflaged. Pupae overwinter, and there is typically one brood per year.
Identification TipsLook for the absence of tails on the hindwings, a unique characteristic among North American hairstreaks, combined with the prominent row of coral-orange spots on the hindwing underside.
Description
A small to medium-sized hairstreak with plain brown upperwings. The underside of the hindwings is brownish-grey and features a distinctive row of bright coral-orange spots along the margin, notably lacking the filamentous tails common to many hairstreaks.
