Satyrium titus
# Satyrium titus

Satyrium titus, the coral hairstreak, is a North American butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.

## Description

This tailless hairstreak is brownish gray on the upper side of the wings. The underside of the hindwing has a distinct row of red-orange spots along the outer margin, but lacks the blue spot found in most hairstreaks.

## Habitat

This butterfly favors brushy places, thickets, overgrown fields, open woodlands, and streamsides.

## Nectar plants

The coral hairstreak is frequently seen visiting butterfly weed, but also uses New Jersey tea, dogbane and sulphur flower as nectar plants.

## Host plants

Caterpillars have often been reported on feeding on the fruits of wild plums and cherries (Prunus), and have also been observed on serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) and oaks (Quercus).

