Red-banded Hairstreak on Boneset Pictures by DiOhio

Red-banded Hairstreak on Boneset

Red-banded Hairstreak on Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

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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By Diohio

Uploaded on 20 Mar, 2008

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mcmneil
Mcmneil

23 Apr, 2008

 

Definitely a case of 'small is 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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