Golden Hairstreak

family Lycaenidae: Hairstreaks Behr's Hairstreak Brown Elfin Gray Hairstreak Juniper Hairstreak Sheridan's Hairstreak Blue Butterfly Identification Types of Butterflies

The Golden Hairstreak (Habrodais grunus) is the sole representative of the Habrodais genus in the United States.

Its range is primarily limited to woodland areas of Oregon, Washington and California with species of oak, the larval food.

The top picture shows the butterfly in the shade, however, the relatively plain gold wings and tail make it easy to identify. The bottom picture shows the dark border on the top of the wings.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels