Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311
Callophrys johnsoni
This record describes Callophrys johnsoni (species). Recorded family: Lycaenidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult can be distinguished from similar Thicket Hairstreak (C. spinetorum) based on the following characteristics: 1) Dorsal side is orange-brown instead of blue 2) Submarginal black spots on ventral hindwing extends only halfway around hindwing 3) White postmedian line on ventral hindwing typically not as jagged as in spinetorum 4) No white cell-end bar on ventral forewing Larva cannot be distinguished from Thicket Hairstreak Above Identification comments provided by Mark Rainey (mcrainey) here .
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
Conifer forest
Geographic Range
Southern British Columbia to central California
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Mistletoes (Arceuthobium spp.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Specific epithet in honor of O.B. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Zoology, University of Washington. ( 298 ).
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Callophrys johnsoni. 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 Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Corey Husic; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Ted Kropiewnicki , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311
What is Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311?
Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311 (Callophrys johnsoni) is a species in the family Lycaenidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311?
Adult can be distinguished from similar Thicket Hairstreak (C. spinetorum) based on the following characteristics: 1) Dorsal side is orange-brown instead of blue 2) Submarginal black spots on ventral hindwing extends only halfway around hindwing 3) White postmedian line on ventral hindwing typically not as jagged as in spinetorum 4) No white cell-end bar on ventral forewing Larva cannot be distinguished from Thicket Hairstreak Above Identification comments provided by Mark Rainey (mcrainey) here .
Where is Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Conifer forest |
| Range | Southern British Columbia to central California |
What does Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311 eat?
The diet of the Johnson's Hairstreak - Hodges#4311 includes Mistletoes (Arceuthobium spp.).