Banded Hairstreak (Satyrium calanus)

Banded Hairstreak ( Satyrium calanus )

Male - Crysler, ON 2015/07/11

Banded Hairstreak ( Satyrium calanus )

Female - Havelock, ON 2014/07/09

Banded Hairstreak ( Satyrium calanus )

Gatineau Park, QC 2013/07/08

Banded Hairstreak ( Satyrium calanus )

Male - Cambridge, ON 2011/07/16

Member of Family: Lycaenidae

French common name: Porte-queue du chêne

This is probably the most common hairstreak species in Quebec. Its appearance can vary considerably, which makes it easy to confuse it with the similar Edwards' and Hickory Hairstreaks.

For more info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada ( en français )