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Banded Hairstreak - Satyrium calanus Hindwing has 1 long and 1 short tail. The upperside of both sexes is dark brown. The underside of the hindwings is dark brown with a postmedian band of dark dashes edged in white. They have a blue tail-spot that is not topped with orange.<br /> <br /> Habitat: In a meadow bordering a deciduous woodland Banded hairstreak,Geotagged,Satyrium calanus,Summer,United States,butterfly Click/tap to enlarge

Banded Hairstreak - Satyrium calanus

Hindwing has 1 long and 1 short tail. The upperside of both sexes is dark brown. The underside of the hindwings is dark brown with a postmedian band of dark dashes edged in white. They have a blue tail-spot that is not topped with orange.

Habitat: In a meadow bordering a deciduous woodland

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Fabulous, much showbizz! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Yep, they are very fancy! The white eyeliner really works for them. Posted 6 years ago
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    Flown Kimmerling
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    Cutie pie! Posted 6 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Yes!! Posted 6 years ago

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The Banded hairstreak

"Satyrium calanus", the banded hairstreak, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2019. Captured Jul 2, 2016 10:07 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/256s
  • ISO200
  • 150mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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