Creamy Stripe-streak
Common NameCreamy Stripe-streak
Scientific NameArawacus aethesa
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, light brown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeMexico south through Central America to Brazil
Host PlantsInga species, various legumes (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupates into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the unique creamy and light brown wavy stripe pattern on the underside of the wings, its small size, and the presence of delicate tails on the hindwings.
Description
A small butterfly characterized by its creamy-beige underside wings adorned with distinctive wavy light brown stripes and small filamentous tails on the hindwings.
