Ellida Hairstreak
Common NameEllida Hairstreak
Scientific NameArawacus ellida
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical dry forests, scrublands, open areas, forest edges
Geographic RangeMexico to northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela)
Host Plantsvarious shrubs and trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically slug-shaped and feed on various shrubs and trees.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the brown underside with prominent white transverse bands, and the short, delicate tail on the hindwing.
Description
A small brown butterfly with a distinctive pattern of white transverse stripes on the underside of its wings and a short tail on each hindwing.
