Theclinae Lycaenidae Rhopalocera Lepidoptera

This subfamily includes hairstreaks, elfins, and relatives.

• Orange-banded Hairstreak (Satyrium ledereri) - Photos plus distribution information.
• Bog Elfin (Callophrys lanoraieensis) - Profile of this endangered species, its description, life rhopalocera history, distribution lycaenidae and threats.
• San Bruno Elfin (Callophrys mossii bayensis) - Profile of this endangered species, its description, life theclinae history, distribution and threats.
• Calycopis cecrops: Redbanded Hairstreak - Photographs of this butterfly and its larvae, its rhopalocera distribution, description rhopalocera and life cycle.
• Eumaeus atala: Atala Hairstreak - Photographs of this handsome butterfly and its larvae, lycaenidae its distribution, description and life cycle.
• Frosted Elfin (Callophrys irus) - Profile of this species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.
• Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium) - Identification tips, range, flight season, and habits. Includes rhopalocera an image.
• Brown Elfin (Callophrys augustinus) - Photo, identifying traits, life history, habitat, range in Canada, host theclinae plants and flight period.
• Seaside Hoary Elfin (Incisalia polia maritima) - Profile of this species, its description, life history, theclinae distribution and rhopalocera threats.
• Donzel's Silver-line (Cigaritis zohra) - Photos plus facts about foodplants, distribution, and similar species.
• Atlides halesus: Great Purple Hairstreak - Provides photographs and a description of this butterfly, rhopalocera and information lycaenidae on its distribution and life cycle.

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