Coral Hairstreak Satyrium titus
Photo credit: Benimoto
Caterpillar host plant: members of Prunus sp., such as Black cherry (Prunus serotina ) Adult nectar plants: A wide variety; Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa), New Jersey tea (Ceoanthus americanus) and Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) Identification: recognized by its large, coral colored spots lining outer hindwing; also lacks blue spot on lower, outer hindwing that demarcates many regional Hairstreaks Abundance: Fairly uncommon
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