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The Striped Hairstreak has an extensive range yet it is not common in the Algonquin Highlands. The pattern of this butterfly’s tail tries to fool predators with its blue and orange markings and wing tails, that make it resemble its head and antennae. It is warm black-brown colour above and lighter below. They have three bands with thin white borders. Its wingspan is 2.5 to 3.5 cm.
You might see on along forest edges, old fields or woodland openings, from late June to July, and most likely as a solitary individual. They remain high in the treetops, coming down to feed on Dogbane or Milkweed.
The female lays green eggs (sometimes found a yellow stripe) singly on twigs, mostly shrubs and Cherry or Plum trees. Caterpillars feed on buds, flowers, leaves, and young fruit.
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STRIPED HAIRSTREAK
Satyrium liparops
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