Coral Hairstreak

Satyrium titus

 Genus Satyrium
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   Statewide - resident
Abundance Uncommon to fairly common; maximum 25
Flight Period June 27 - August 22 (mainly July to early August)
Notes Said to be addicted to Butterfly Weed
Overwintering Egg
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Coral Hairstreak

Photo by Nancy Young

In Montague, MA at the Central Franklin City 4th of July Butterfly Count

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Coral Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/13/2002
Burlington

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Coral Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/15/2001
Burlington

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Coral Hairstreak

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/28/2002
Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn

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Coral Hairstreak

Photo by Frank Model - 7/16/2007
Blue Hills, Milton

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Coral Hairstreak

Photo by Tom Whelan - 7/25/2006

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Coral Hairstreak

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 7/17/2005
Cummington

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