Coral Hairstreak Satyrium titus
Coral Hairstreak is uncommon from the Sandhills northward to the TN/NC line, but there are few records southward. One record from Sumter County (Americus) and recent records from the Florida Panhandle suggest that it is likely present throughout Southwest Georgia. It was originally described from Screven County by John Abbot (Boisduval and LeConte, 1829-1833), and it is easy to find in the Sandhills of eastern Burke County, suggesting that it is likely present more widely in East Central Georgia than presently recorded. The hostplants are Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) and Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia), both of which occur statewide. The favorite nectar source is butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) a widespread milkweed. There is one brood from mid-May to mid-June (late June in the Mountains). Early Date: May 14 (Sumter County); Late Date: June 28 (Rabun County). Conservation Status: Secure.
