Coral Hairstreak (Satyrium titus) is in the Gossamer-winged Butterflies family (Lycaenidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,890 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Coral Hairstreak: observations by month (U.S.)
About Coral Hairstreak
Satyrium titus, the coral hairstreak, is a North American butterfly in the family Lycaenidae.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Coral Hairstreak by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 285 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 238 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Michigan | 193 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Minnesota | 190 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Illinois | 181 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Ohio | 168 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New York | 152 | July | Jul–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 133 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Maryland | 102 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Colorado | 99 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Missouri | 94 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 88 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Virginia | 62 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Connecticut | 61 | July | Jun–Jul |
| New Jersey | 61 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Tennessee | 60 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Georgia | 56 | June | May–Jun |
| Vermont | 51 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Nebraska | 48 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Indiana | 44 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Arkansas | 43 | June | Jun–Jun |
| North Carolina | 41 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Iowa | 39 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 37 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Maine | 32 | July | Jul–Jul |
| New Mexico | 30 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Idaho | 27 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Montana | 26 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Kansas | 24 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Alabama | 23 | June | May–Jun |
| North Dakota | 23 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Kentucky | 22 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Utah | 21 | July | Jul–Aug |
| South Dakota | 20 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Washington | 20 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Rhode Island | 18 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Wyoming | 17 | July | Jul–Aug |
| South Carolina | 16 | May | May–Jun |
| Nevada | 11 | July | Jul–Aug |
| West Virginia | 10 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Oregon | 8 | August | Jun–Aug |
| California | 7 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Florida | 5 | May | May–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Gossamer-winged Butterflies)
Gray Hairstreak
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Red-banded Hairstreak
Marine Blue
Ceraunus Blue
Summer Azure
Western Pygmy-Blue
Reakirt's Blue
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Coral Hairstreak?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is Coral Hairstreak most often seen?
The most observations come from Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Michigan.