Satyrium liparops
(Le Conte, 1833)
Striped Hairstreak
Species Guides
1- Satyrium liparops strigosum(Striped Hairstreak)
Satyrium liparops, the striped , is a North American in the Lycaenidae. It ranges from the Rocky Mountains eastward across southern Canada and the United States to the Atlantic coast, occurring from southern Canada to Colorado and from Maine south to Florida. The includes several recognized with distinct geographic distributions. Like other Satyrium hairstreaks, it is associated with woodland and oak trees.
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How to pronounce Satyrium liparops: /sæˈtɪriəm lɪˈpɛrəps/
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Habitat
Associated with woodland , particularly oak-dominated forests. Based on observations of related Satyrium , may spend significant time in the forest .
Distribution
North America: Rocky Mountains south from southern Canada to Colorado, east to Maine, and south to Florida. distributions include: S. l. aliparops (Colorado, southern Alberta to Manitoba), S. l. fletcheri (Manitoba, northern Ontario to Alberta), S. l. floridensis (Florida), S. l. liparops (Georgia), and S. l. strigosa (Massachusetts, New England, eastern Canada).
Similar Taxa
- Satyrium favoniusOak hairstreak, also associated with oak woodlands; northern (S. f. ontario) has been studied for -dwelling and non-nectar feeding habits that may apply to related Satyrium
- Satyrium semilunaHalf-moon hairstreak, similar in appearance and preferences; recently distinguished from the newly described S. curiosolus based on genomic and ecological differences