Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)
MALE (DORSAL)
FEMALE (DORSAL)
VENTRAL
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Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)
MALE (DORSAL)
FEMALE (DORSAL)
VENTRAL
| Caterpillar Hostplants | Scott reports fallen leaves and detritus of Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica), Wing-Rib Sumac (R. copallinum), and Southern Wax-Myrtle (Myrica cerifera). Opler reports they also feed on flowers and leaves and also utilize Croton spp. and Oak (Quercus spp.). |
| Area
Sighting Locations | Heard Museum |
| Seasonal Flight Data | March - October |
| General Notes | Some believe the Red-Banded Hairstreak and the Dusky-blueGroundstreak (Calycopis isobeon) to be the same species, however currently they are treated as separate species. The Red-Banded Hairstreak has a broad red band on the ventral side of the forewing while the Dusky-blue Groundstreak has a narrow band. The Red-Banded Hairstreak also has a faint red "cap" over the black tail spot on the ventral side of the hindwing while the Dusky-blue Groundstreak has a more extensive red "cap". Overwinters: Larva and pupa. |
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PUPA |
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