Erora laeta
Erora laeta, the early hairstreak, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in eastern Canada and the United States.[2][3] The habitat consists of deciduous and mixed woods.
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The larvae are associated with American beech (Fagus grandifolia), and possibly also beaked hazelnut (Corylus cornuta).[2] They feed on the leaves and fruits of their host plant.
References
- "NatureServe Explorer 2.0 Erora laeta Early Hairstreak". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- Erora laeta, Butterflies of Canada
- Erora laeta at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
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