Banded Hairstreak vs Autumn Dun
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Hairstreak | Autumn Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium calanus | Leptophlebia marginata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.
Autumn Dun
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in spring despite its common name. Nymphs inhabit slow-flowing sections of woodland streams among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the brownish autumnal color of the adult, not its emergence season.