Edwards' Hairstreak 

Satyrium edwardsii

 Genus Satyrium
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   Statewide except perhaps Berkshire County - resident
Abundance Locally common in eastern MA; much scarcer in western MA; max. 2000+
Flight Period June 21 - August 23 (mainly late June to early August)
Notes Always associated with Scrub Oak; sometimes flies in great numbers
Overwintering Egg
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Edwards' Hairstreak 

Photo © Marj Rines - 6/27/2001
Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn

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Edwards' Hairstreak 

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/1/2000
Medford

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Edwards' Hairstreak 

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/3/2001
Quail Run

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Edwards' Hairstreak 

Photo by Frank Model - 7/2/2007
Blue Hills, Milton

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