| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / C_StripedHairstreak
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Small Butterflies Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Striped Hairstreak
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| Scientific Name: | Satyrium liparops
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| Habitat & Flight Period: | Moist wooded areas and groves / June - July
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| Comment: | Widely spaced white lines on underwings are the definitive markings for this species of hairstreak. Caterpillars actually feed on fruits and buds of host plants as well as leaves. Uncommon.
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