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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Small

Host Plants

• Wax Myrtle

Where Found

Habitat

• Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas
• Pinelands, scrub
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Description

A colorful little butterfly of open forests and adjacent disturbed areas, the Red-banded Hairstreak is common in more wooded yards and gardens where the adults visit a number of small flowers. The larvae are detritivores and feed on dead leaves below their larval host. Adults can be found throughout the year in most areas. | Photos by Jaret Daniels