Species Page: Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus)

Gray Hairstreak

Strymon melinus (Hubner, 1818)

Family: Lycaenidae

Status: Common resident

NENHP Ranking: Not listed

Range: The Gray Hairstreak inhabits all of North America south of southern Canada, and can be found into northern South America. It occurs statewide in Nebraska.

Larval Hostplant(s): A wide variety of plants but preferring legumes.

Broods/Flight Times: Multiple broods – it has been found from mid-April well into October.

Overwintering: As pupae.

Habitat: Equally at home in prairies, weedy areas or urban landscapes.

Avg. Wingspan: 7/8 – 1 3/8 inches

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