Gossamer Wings: Edwards' Hairstreak Satyrium edwardsii
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.13" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Scrub oak thickets in barrens |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare |
| Flight Period: | Late June to early July |
| Larval Host Plant: | Scrub and black oaks, possibly blackjacks and post oaks |
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Frederick County, MD. June 29, 2015
Frederick County, MD. June 29, 2015
My tour guide
Frederick County, MD. June 29, 2015
Frederick County, MD. June 29, 2015
Frederick County, MD. July 4, 2013
Enjoying the protection of the scrub oak thickets.
Frederick County, MD. July 4, 2013