Daraba Desert Groundstreak
Common NameDaraba Desert Groundstreak
Scientific NameUndetermined Theclinae species
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, orange
HabitatArid regions, deserts, scrublands
Geographic RangeUnknown, likely arid and semi-arid regions
Host PlantsVarious shrubs and herbaceous plants (species-specific)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically spring to fall
Lifecycle NotesEggs are typically laid singly on host plants. Larvae are slug-shaped and feed on leaves or flowers. Pupation occurs near the host plant, and the species may overwinter as an egg or pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the brown underside with a prominent white streak, and the distinct black eyespot with an orange ring on the hindwing. Small, delicate tails may also be present.
Description
A small, brown hairstreak butterfly with a distinct white streak across the underside of its wings, and a prominent black spot ringed with orange near the hindwing tornus.
