| Satyrium edwardsii (Grote & Robinson, 1867) |
| Status: Rare local resident |
| Flight Period(s): One mid summer flight. Marrone (2002) reports it to fly from 5-13 July in South Dakota, Heitzman (1987) reports it from June and July in Missouri, and Leussler (1938) reports it in July in Omaha. |
| Range: This species inhabits roughly the northeastern quarter of the United States, ranging west to the eastern portions of the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Kansas and south into Missouri. Eastern Nebraska (where there are three counties reported) lies on the extreme western edge of this species range. A Cherry County record is the lone exception |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Oaks, of which Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is the only widespread Oak in the state. |
| Overwinter: As an egg |
| Commentary/Habitat: Edwards’ Hairstreak is still a resident in Missouri and eastern South Dakota but has not been reported from Nebraska or Kansas in quite some time. All hairstreaks in oak habitats in the state should be closely examined. |
| Similar Species: Banded Hairstreak |
