Common Name: Coral Hairstreak

Genus-Species: Satyrium titus

Host Plants: Wild cherry (Prunus species), American plum (Prunus americana), Canadian plum (Prunus nigra) and Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana).

Habitat: Can be found in a variety of habitats where Wild Cherry and Plum, the main host plants of this species, are found.

Comments: Like many of the Hairstreaks in Wisconsin, you will seldom see this species with its wings open; instead you are welcomed by the vivid orange (coral) spot band below that gives this species its common name.