Leda Ministreak
Common NameLeda Ministreak
Scientific NameMinistrymon leda
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsgrey, orange, brown
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, scrublands, deserts, dry washes
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States, Mexico, Central America
Host PlantsMesquite (Prosopis spp.), Acacia (Acacia spp.), various legumes
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on legumes, typically camouflaged, and pupation occurs near the host plant.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, the distinctive orange streak on the greyish-brown underside, and the presence of small hindwing tails with associated black spots and orange caps.
Description
A small butterfly with greyish-brown undersides, a prominent orange streak bordered by white and black lines, and small tails on the hindwings.
