Dusky-blue Groundstreak
Common NameDusky-blue Groundstreak
Scientific NameCalycopis isobeon
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)27
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, orange, black, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, disturbed areas, chaparral
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico), Mexico, Central America to Costa Rica
Host PlantsAcacia, Mimosa, Prosopis, Leucaena, Pithecellobium
Flight PeriodMarch to November (in US), year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the host plant. Larvae feed on the leaves or flowers of various legumes, pupating on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the dull brown/gray underside, the prominent orange-red streak on the hindwing, and the two small tails, often accompanied by black spots.
Description
A small hairstreak butterfly with a dull brown to grayish underside. The hindwing features a distinctive orange-red streak bordered by black, often with a few black spots and two slender tails.
