Satyrium calanus, the banded hairstreak, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.
Appearance, behavior, and distribution
The banded hairstreak is a common hairstreak east of the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is a territorial butterfly that will challenge other butterflies invading its territory. , Ontario, Canada ==Subspecies==
Subspecies
Listed alphabetically: • S. c. albidus Scott, 1981 • S. c. calanus • S. c. falacer (Godart, [1824]) • S. c. godarti (Field, 1938) ==Life cycle==
Life cycle
Eggs are laid singly on the host plants and hatch in the spring. There is a single brood that flies early June to late August. ==Host plants==
Host plants
Host plants include oak, hickory, and walnut (especially butternut). ==Similar species==