Family: Lycaenidae, Gossamer-wing Butterflies view all from this
family Description The Banded Hairstreak is a common hairstreak
east of the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is a
territorial butterfly that will challenge other butterflies
invading its territory. Eggs are laid singly on the host plants
and hatch in the spring. Host plants include black oak and
hickory. There is a single brood which flies early June to late
August. Dimensions 1-1 1/4" (25-32 mm). Habitat Forests &
woodlands, Canyons & caves, Meadows & fields, Cities, suburbs &
towns, Scrub, shrub & brushlands. Range Mid-Atlantic, Western
Canada, New England, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes,
Florida, Plains, Southwest, Texas.