Gray Hairstreak vs Scalloped Hook-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray Hairstreak | Scalloped Hook-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strymon melinus | Falcaria lacertinaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Throughout the United States, southern Canada, and into Central America | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gray Hairstreak
One of the most widespread hairstreaks in North America with slate-gray wings and a bright orange spot near its tail. It uses a remarkably wide range of host plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed on plants from over 20 different families, making it one of the most generalist butterfly larvae in North America.
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.