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Red-banded Hairstreak

Calycopis cecrops

Photo by Liam
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Description:

Among the most common butterflies in the Southeast. These insects are named after the red-and-white band on the dorsal side of the wings.

Habitat:

Urban woodlands

Reference Links:

Species Calycopis cecrops - Red-banded Hairstreak - Hodges#4299 - BugGuide.Net

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