Description

The Coral Hairstreak (Satyrium titus) is a medium-sized hairstrak with grayish-brown wings adorned with a row of coral-orange spots along the hindwing margin, lacking tails, and commonly found in open woodlands, fields, and near flowering shrubs across North America.

Range

It is found throughout the state.

Similar Species

Acadian Hairstreak has tails and a large blue spot on the hindwings near the tail.

Host Plants

Wild Cherry (Prunus spp.), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), American Plum (Prunus americana), Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

Flight

late-June and July