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Banded Hairstreak

Satyrium calanus

Description:

Small butterfly with a brownish coloration. Light blue bands bordered with black on wings. Orange markings at base of hindwing with one blue spot. Two tails. Attracted to the light from a propane lantern at night.

Habitat:

Temperate forest. Cedar Point County Park, NY.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

Northwest Harbor, New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 2, 2014
Submitted on Aug 17, 2014

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