Coral Hairstreak (Satyrium titus)
| Coral Hairstreak is a spectacularly colorful tailless hairstreak that flies most commonly from late May through late June. Females, such as the one at left, have rounded wings. Person Co., NC 6/13/06. |
| Males are triangular in shape. Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC 6/2/07. |
| These females are nectaring on New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus). Person Co., NC 6/13/06. |
| Though they are found in a few spots in the Mountains and Coastal Plain, Corals are most widespread and abundant in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Male, Person Co., NC 6/13/06. |
| They're named for their coral-red spots edging the hindwing. Female, Person Co., NC 6/13/06. |
| Though they do nectar on other plants, Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is by far their most favorite nectar source. Female, Person Co., NC 6/13/06. |
| Their caterpillar host plants are Prunus species, such as Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) and Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia). Male, Person Co., NC 6/13/06. |
| Male, Weymouth Woods, Moore Co., NC 6/6/03 |
| This worn male looks like he's had a bite taken out of its hindwings! Person Co., NC 6/13/06. |