Pests of fruit trees

Prunus Hairstreak Adult
Prunus Hairstreak Adult

Prunus Hairstreak
 Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
 Family: Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged Butterflies)

▶Scientific name: Satyrium prunoides (Staudinger)
▶Size: Forewing length about 14 mm
▶Host plants: Peach and related Prunus species
▶Distribution: Korea, northeastern China, Amur region

Prunus Hairstreak pupa
Prunus Hairstreak pupa
Prunus Hairstreak last instar larva
Prunus Hairstreak last instar larva

The forewing length of the female is approximately 14 mm. The tails on the hindwings are long. The upper side of the wings is dark brown, while the underside is dark grayish brown. On the underside of both forewings and hindwings, a white band is bordered with darker black markings. In the middle of the hindwing underside, there is a W-shaped white line. Just inside the outer margin, a reddish-orange band is bordered on the inner side by black spots.

Prunus Hairstreak early instar larva
Prunus Hairstreak early instar larva

 

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