Olive Hairstreak
Common NameOlive Hairstreak
Scientific NameCallophrys gryneus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)27
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsolive green, brown
HabitatDry woodlands, pine barrens, cedar glades, areas with juniper trees
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host PlantsJuniperus virginiana, Juniperus spp.
Flight PeriodLate March to early June
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on juniper needles. Larvae feed on juniper foliage, pupating in leaf litter and overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for its uniform olive-green underside, small hindwing tail, and association with juniper trees, which are its exclusive host plants.
Description
A small hairstreak with dull brown uppersides and a distinctive, uniform olive-green underside, often featuring a faint white line and a small tail on each hindwing.
