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Satyrium calanus

banded Jasper County one of eight.jpg
May 29, 2006 (Jasper)

banded hairstreak sprewell bluff state park2.jpg
(Upson) 5-19-04

It often appears as a small blue or blue-gray blur as it whirls around in the afternoon sunshine, coming to rest on the leaves of small trees and plants.  They can be found along old roads and trails in wooded areas with an abundance of oaks.
The white lines are variable, as shown in the top right photo.  Unlike Striped and King's hairstreaks, Bandeds lack the orange cap on the large blue spot just below the second tail.
Flight: May - mid June. 
Wingspan:  31 to 34 mm.

monroe banded hairstreak.jpg
(Monroe) 6-2-04

banded talbot 051.jpg
(Talbot) 6-14-05

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(Talbot) June 2005