Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius)

Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius)

These photos show the Southern Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius favonius). The Northern Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius ontario) had less red on the submarginal band on the underside of the hindwing.

Barton Creek greenbelt, Austin, Travis Co., TX 4/29/2011.

Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius)

Barton Creek greenbelt, Austin, Travis Co., TX 4/29/2011.

Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius)

Barton Creek greenbelt, Austin, Travis Co., TX 4/29/2011.

Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius)

Barton Creek greenbelt, Austin, Travis Co., TX 4/29/2011.

All photographs and text ©2013 by Will Cook unless otherwise noted.