STRIPED HAIRSTREAK
Satyrium liparops
Uncommon but expected to occur throughout Alabama and Mississippi. Underside of wings brownish gray with many thin white stripes. Blue spot on hindwing with extensive red/orange cap. Cell-end bar is aligned with upper segment of postmedian band. Occasionally with orange on dorsal surface of forewings. Similar species: Banded Hairstreak and King's Hairstreak
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Adult - ventral
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Caterpillar on Cherry
Early Chrysalis
Chrysalis
Adult - ventral
Eggs