Red-banded Hairstreak on Boneset
By Diohio
20 Mar, 2008
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This is a Red-banded Hairstreak nectaring on Boneset. This butterfly rarely flies farther north of Ohio and is fairly uncommon in Ohio. Host plants include Dwarf Sumac (Rhus copallina) Croton and possibly Waxmyrtle (Myrica). It's a rather small butterfly but very beautiful.
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This photo is of species Eupatorium perfoliatum.
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Definitely a case of 'small is beautiful'
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