Gossamer Wings: King's Hairstreak Satyrium kingi
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.13" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Wooded swamp edges |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare |
| Flight Period: | Late June to late July |
| Larval Host Plant: | Common sweetleaf |
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Worchester County, MD. July 20, 2013
It's best to search for King's Hairstreak around its host plant Sweetleaf in the early morning.
Worchester County, MD. July 20, 2013
Worchester County, MD. July 20, 2013
This King's Hairstreak was taking in some early morning sunshine.