Davara Scrub-Hairstreak
Common NameDavara Scrub-Hairstreak
Scientific NameStrymon davara
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatScrublands, open woodlands, forest edges, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, northern South America
Host PlantsVarious shrubs and herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in its tropical range
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically slug-like and feed on the foliage of various host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and white underside pattern with a prominent white postmedian line, and the presence of a single small tail on each hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a cryptic underside pattern of mottled brown, white, and dark markings, featuring a distinct white postmedian line and a small tail on the hindwing.
