Gossamer Wings: Coral Hairstreak
Satyrium titus

Coral Hairstreak Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.5"
Habitat: Old fields, meadows, brushy clearings
Occurrence Level: Uncommon
Flight Period: Late June
Larval Host Plant: Wild cherry, chokeberry, plum

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Coral Hairstreak
Prince Georges County, MD. June 19, 2013

The Coral Hairstreak has no tail. They have rather large labial palps which are used to protect and clean the proboscis.


Coral Hairstreak
Garrett County, MD. July 14, 2013

The underside of the hindwing has a nice row of orange-red spots.


Coral Hairstreak
Prince Georges County, MD. June 19, 2013

Coral Hairstreak nectaring on Orange Butterflyweed


Coral Hairstreak
Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013

This Coral Hairstreak was coming out to dry off after a brief summer rain.