Regal Hairstreak
Common NameRegal Hairstreak
Scientific NameEvenus regalis
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgreen, blue, red, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (Mexico to Brazil and Peru)
Host PlantsPaullinia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the brilliant iridescent blue-green on the forewing, the broad red band on the hindwing, and the multiple long, black-tipped tails on the hindwing underside.
Description
A vibrant butterfly with iridescent blue-green on the forewings and a prominent red band across the olive-green hindwings, which feature multiple long, delicate tails.
