Ziba Scrub-Hairstreak
Common NameZiba Scrub-Hairstreak
Scientific NameStrymon ziba
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorslight grey, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, forest edges, open disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern North America (rare stray), Central America, South America (from Mexico south to Argentina)
Host PlantsMimosa spp., Acacia spp., various legumes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various legume host plants. Like other butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale greyish-tan underside with a broken orange line, a distinct orange patch with a black spot near the hindwing tornus, and two short tails on the hindwings.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale greyish-tan underside, marked with a broken line of orange dashes and a prominent orange patch near the hindwing tornus, often featuring a small black spot and two delicate tails.
