Hassan's Greenstreak
Common NameHassan's Greenstreak
Scientific NameChalybs hassan
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsgreen, blue, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsInga species, other tropical trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg, developing into a slug-shaped larva, pupating as a chrysalis, and emerging as the adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the striking iridescent green on the underside of the wings, combined with a distinct small orange spot and blue coloration near the wing bases.
Description
A small, brilliant butterfly characterized by its iridescent green undersides, often adorned with a small orange spot and patches of blue near the body.
