KING'S HAIRSTREAK
Satyrium kingi
Possibly could occur throughout both Alabama and Mississippi, in localities with suitable host plant, Sweetleaf. Wings are brownish-gray below; blue spot on hindwing has well formed orange cap. Cell-end bar separated from upper spot on postmedian band. Similar species: Banded Hairstreak and Striped Hairstreak
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Adult - ventral
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Adult - ventral
Adult - ventral
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Chrysalis
Chrysalis