A group of Edward's and Banded Hairstreaks (Satyrium edwardsii and S. calanus) nectaring on butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

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A group of Edward's and Banded Hairstreaks (Satyrium edwardsii and Satyrium calanus) nectaring on butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa). The one on the far right is a Banded Hairstreak, and the three with their venters visible are Edward's Hairstreaks (the fifth one is either an Edward's or Banded Hairstreak).

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Size: 3456px × 2304px
Location: Patriot, Indiana, United States
Photo credit: © Megan McCarty / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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