Gossamer Wings: Red-banded Hairstreak Calycopis cecrops
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from .88" - 1.25" |
| Habitat: | Woodland edges, fields, barrens |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Late May & August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Varying leaf detritus |
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Howard County, MD. April 20, 2012
A nice red band edged in white.
Howard County, MD. August 1, 2012
Howard County, MD. July 13, 2012
Baltimore County, MD. May 10, 2012
The wind was blowing so hard. This Red-banded Hairstreak positioned itself parallel to the ground.