Origo Groundstreak
Common NameOrigo Groundstreak
Scientific NameCalycopis origo
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgrey-brown, orange, black, white
HabitatTropical evergreen forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Central America and northern South America (e.g., Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsLegumes (Fabaceae), possibly Inga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical lowlands, with peaks during wet seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, slug-like larva, pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features are the distinctive orange postmedian streak on the hindwing underside, bordered by black and white, and the presence of two slender tails on each hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a dull grey-brown underside, featuring a prominent orange postmedian streak on the hindwing, bordered by black and white, and two slender tails.
