Gray Hairstreak

Gray Hairstreak
Photo by Jaret Daniels

Species

Species:

Strymon melinus

Family:

Lycaenidae

Subfamily:

Lycaeninae

Size

Small

Where Found

Habitat

  • Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
  • Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

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

Description

One of our most abundant hairstreaks, adults are found in a variety of open, disturbed locations and are frequent garden visitors. | Photos by Jaret Daniels

UF IFAS Ext FFL