Oak Hairstreak

Satyrium favonius

 Genus Satyrium
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
All Massachusetts Species


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Occurrence Statewide - resident
Abundance Uncommon to rare
Flight Period Early June to late July
Notes Look for this species early in the summer hairstreak season
Overwintering Egg
More info Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website
More info Butterflies of Massachusetts Website

Oak Hairstreak - Satyrium favonius

Oak Hairstreak

Photo by Mark Rainey - 6/26/2011
Norfolk County, MA

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Oak Hairstreak - Satyrium favonius

Oak Hairstreak

Photo by Erik Nielsen - 6/30/2002
Plymouth County, MA

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Oak Hairstreak - Satyrium favonius

Oak Hairstreak

Photo by Garry Kessler - 6/25/2015
Middlesex County, MA

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Oak Hairstreak - Satyrium favonius

Oak Hairstreak

Photo by Matt Pelikan - 7/3/2015
Dukes County, MA

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Oak Hairstreak - Satyrium favonius

Oak Hairstreak

Photo by Greg Dysart - 6/26/2011
Norfolk County, MA

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Oak Hairstreak - Satyrium favonius

Oak Hairstreak

Photo by Joe Dwelly - 7/5/2015
Barnstable County, MA

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