Sheridan's Hairstreak
Common NameSheridan's Hairstreak
Scientific NameCallophrys sheridanii
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)27
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, sagebrush steppe, rocky slopes, open woodlands, canyons
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south through the Rocky Mountains to Arizona and New Mexico
Host PlantsEriogonum umbellatum, Eriogonum heracleoides, Eriogonum microthecum
Flight PeriodLate March to early July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the buds or leaves of host plants. Larvae feed on the host plant, and pupation occurs near the base of the plant or in leaf litter, with the pupa overwintering.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green underside, white fringe, and the absence of tails on the hindwings. A faint, broken white line may be present on the hindwing underside.
Description
A small butterfly with vibrant iridescent green undersides, often bordered by a white fringe along the wing margins. The upperside is typically dull brown.
