Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305
Callophrys affinis
This record describes Callophrys affinis (species). Recorded family: Lycaenidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
There's a wide variation in appearance, geographically and even in local populations. The color varies from solid green to half green, half brown, and some have white spots.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Lycaenidae (Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Harvesters)
- Subfamily
- Theclinae
- Tribe
- Eumaeini
- Genus
- Callophrys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Chaparral, sagebrush, and foothill openings.
Geographic Range
West coast and east to Colorado, and south to Arizona.
Seasonal Activity
As early as February and as late as July depending on location.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Buckwheats and deerweed.
Life History
one brood
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Callophrys affinis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Nick Block
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305
What is Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305?
Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305 (Callophrys affinis) is a species in the family Lycaenidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305?
There's a wide variation in appearance, geographically and even in local populations. The color varies from solid green to half green, half brown, and some have white spots.
Where is Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Chaparral, sagebrush, and foothill openings. |
| Range | West coast and east to Colorado, and south to Arizona. |
What does Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305 eat?
The diet of the Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305 includes Buckwheats and deerweed..
When is Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305 active?
Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305: seasonal activity - As early as February and as late as July depending on location..
What is the life cycle of a Western Green Hairstreak - Hodges#4305?
one brood