Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1247083

Oak Hairstreak
Satyrium favonius

Observation date: April 28, 2020
Submitted by: Meredith Douglas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Alex Stach
Verified date: April 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: Nice find, this is a Northern Oak Hairstreak! Note the distinct “W” shape formed by the white hindwing median line, singular rather than paired white lines on the fore and hindwing median lines, straighter forewing median line, slightly more triangular/pointed forewing shape, more prominent and extensive orange coloration on the leading edge of the forewing than typical of Banded, and cooler gray overall color than is usually the case in Banded.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Jefferson County