Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300
Calycopis isobeon
This record describes Calycopis isobeon (species). Recorded family: Lycaenidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to Red-banded Hairstreak, but red lines on underwings are thinner.
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
- Calycopis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Tropical woodlands
Geographic Range
Texas / Mex. to S. Amer.
Seasonal Activity
Feb-Dec, 2-3 broods - MPG
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larva feeds on decaying leaves.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Calycopis isobeon. 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 Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Nick Block
Frequently Asked Questions About Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300
What is Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300?
Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300 (Calycopis isobeon) is a species in the family Lycaenidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300?
Very similar to Red-banded Hairstreak, but red lines on underwings are thinner.
Where is Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Tropical woodlands |
| Range | Texas / Mex. to S. Amer. |
What does Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300 eat?
The diet of the Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300 includes Larva feeds on decaying leaves..
When is Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300 active?
Dusky-blue Groundstreak - Hodges#4300: seasonal activity - Feb-Dec, 2-3 broods - MPG.