Red-banded Hairstreak on Boneset Pictures by DiOhio
Red-banded Hairstreak on Boneset
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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This photo is of "Boneset" in Diohio's garden
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Somerset
23 Apr, 2008
Definitely a case of 'small is beautiful'