Butterflies Occurring in the DC Area
by Richard H. Smith
| Species | Occurrence Level | Flight Time |
|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Rare, Specialized Habitat | May, Aug. |
| American Copper | Common, Specialized Habitat | May, June, Aug., Sept. |
| Coral Hairstreak | Uncommon, Specialized Habitat | June, July |
| Banded Hairstreak | Uncommon | June, July |
| Striped Hairstreak | Rare | June, July |
| Red-banded Hairstreak | Common | May, June, Aug. |
| Juniper (Olive) Hairstreak | Uncommon | April, May, July |
| Brown Elfin | Rare | April, May |
| Henry's Elfin | Rare | April, May |
| Pine Elfin | Uncommon | April, May, June |
| Southern Hairstreak | Rare, Specialized Habitat | June |
| White M Hairstreak | Rare | April, June, Aug., Sept. |
| Gray Hairstreak | Common | April through September |
| Eastern Tailed-Blue | Abundant | April through October |
| Spring Azure | Abundant | March, April |
| Summer Azure | Common | May through September |
| American Holly Azure | Uncommon, Specialized Habitat | April, May |
| Appalachian Azure | Rare, Specialized Habitat | May |