Early Hairstreak

Erora laeta

 Genus Erora
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   Berkshire and Franklin Counties - resident
Abundance Rare to locally very uncommon; maximum 29
Flight Period May 15 - August 7 (mainly late May to June)
Notes Formerly considered the rarest eastern butterfly by many lepidopterists.
Overwintering Possibly Pupa
More info Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website
Early Hairstreak is listed as a 'threatened' species in Massachusetts. If you find specimens of this species, please take a photograph, note your location carefully, and fill out a Rare Animal Observation Form for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
More information on Endangered Species in Massachusetts.

Early Hairstreak

Photo by Dave Small - 6/6/1999
Mt. Greylock

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Early Hairstreak

Photo by Dave Small - 6/6/1999
Mt. Greylock

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Early Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 6/7/2007
Mt. Greylock

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Early Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 6/7/2007
Mt. Greylock

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Early Hairstreak

Photo by Bill Bouton - 5/29/2006
Mt. Greylock
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Early Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 6/13/2006
Mt. Greylock
Female

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Early Hairstreak

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 6/5/2005
Mt. Greylock

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