McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / C_HairstreakOlive
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Small Butterflies
Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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C_HairstreakOlive Common Name:
Olive Hairstreak
 
 
Scientific Name: Callophrys gryneus

 

Habitat & Flight Period: Dry Fields & Ridge Tops where Red Cedar grows / April-May & July-August

 

Comment: This beautiful green butterfly is seen in northern Illinois where its host plant, red cedar, grows. It is scarce.