Endymion Hairstreak
Common NameEndymion Hairstreak
Scientific NameElectrostrymon endymion
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgray, brown, orange, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Florida, Texas), Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean
Host PlantsAcacia, Mimosa, Pithecellobium, Inga, Lysiloma
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; March to November in subtropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves or stems. Larvae feed on the foliage, and pupation occurs near the host plant.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, grayish-brown underside, and the distinctive orange band outlined in white on the hindwing, often accompanied by a black spot within an orange patch near the hindwing tornus.
Description
A small hairstreak with a grayish-brown underside, characterized by a prominent orange band bordered by white across the hindwing, and a distinct orange patch with a black spot near the hindwing tornus.
