Caulonia Hairstreak
Common NameCaulonia Hairstreak
Scientific NameCalycopis caulonia
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico south through Central America to parts of South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely various tropical trees and shrubs, possibly in the Fabaceae family
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during rainy seasons
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, slug-shaped larva, chrysalis, and adult. Larvae feed on the leaves of their host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dull brown underside, the distinctive orange and white submarginal line, and the black, white-ringed tornal spot on the hindwing. The presence of short tails is also characteristic.
Description
A small hairstreak with dull brown undersides. The hindwing features a prominent submarginal line of orange bordered with white, and a distinct black spot ringed in white near the tornus, often with two short tails.
