Directory of Theclinae Resources

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This subfamily includes hairstreaks, elfins, and relatives.

Resources in This Category

• Atlides halesus: Great Purple Hairstreak

  http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/purple_hairstreak.htm
  Provides photographs and a description of this butterfly, and information on its distribution and life cycle.

• Bog Elfin (Callophrys lanoraieensis)

  http://www.xerces.org/bog-elfin/
  Profile of this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.

• Calycopis cecrops: Redbanded Hairstreak

  http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/redbanded_hairstreak.htm
  Photographs of this butterfly and its larvae, its distribution, description and life cycle.

• Donzel's Silver-line (Cigaritis zohra)

  http://www.leps.it/indexjs.htm?SpeciesPages/CigarZohra.htm
  Photos plus facts about foodplants, distribution, and similar species.

• Frosted Elfin (Callophrys irus)

  http://www.xerces.org/frosted-elfin/
  Profile of this species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.

• Green Hairstreak: Callophrys rubi

  http://www.arkive.org/green-hairstreak/callophrys-rubi/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium)

  http://www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/HedgerowHairstreak_e.php
  Identification tips, range, flight season, and habits. Includes an image.

• Mistletoe Hairstreak Butterfly

  http://crawford.tardigrade.net/bugs/BugofMonth26.html
  Article by Tatoosh Taktoe about this butterfly, Mitoura johnsoni, its coloration, food plant and habitat in the Pacific Northwest.

• Orange-banded Hairstreak (Satyrium ledereri)

  http://www.leps.it/indexjs.htm?SpeciesPages/SatyrLeder.htm
  Photos plus distribution information.

• San Bruno Elfin (Callophrys mossii bayensis)

  http://www.xerces.org/san-bruno-elfin/
  Profile of this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.

• Seaside Hoary Elfin (Incisalia polia maritima)

  http://www.xerces.org/seaside-hoary-elfin/
  Profile of this species, its description, life history, distribution and threats.

 

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