Fine-lined Hairstreak
Common NameFine-lined Hairstreak
Scientific NameArawacus linus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America, parts of Mexico
Host PlantsCroton spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in warmer months
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on specific host plants, primarily *Croton* species, before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white wings with fine black lines on the underside, the prominent orange patch near the hindwing tails, and the multiple long, slender tails.
Description
A small butterfly with striking white wings marked by bold black transverse lines on the underside. It features an orange patch at the base of its hindwings and multiple long, delicate tails.
