Oak-hairstreak
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Satyrium favonius favonius
Southern Oak Hairstreak
Satyrium favonius favonius, the Southern Oak Hairstreak, is a subspecies of oak hairstreak butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is one of four recognized subspecies of Satyrium favonius, which collectively range across eastern North America. The species complex exhibits strong associations with oak trees and canopy-dwelling behavior. This subspecific epithet represents the nominate form of the species.