Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351
Electrostrymon hugon
This record describes Electrostrymon hugon (species). Recorded family: Lycaenidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Underwings nearly identical to Dusky Blue Groundstreak, but upperwings golden-orange to rusty brown. Pelham lists Electrostrymon sangala as a synonym of E. hugon with a note under hugon , Identity of this taxon was established by Faynel and Bálint, Bull. Soc. Entomol. Fr. 109: 266-267, fig. 3. The note can be seen in Pelham's 2016 update 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
- Electrostrymon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Forest edges
Geographic Range
southmost TX to Venezuela - Map (MPG, BOA)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Caterpillars have been reared in captivity on leaves of Retama ( Parkinsonia aculeata ) but some sources cite Coral Bean ( Erythrina herbacea ) flowers as the host.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Electrostrymon hugon. 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 Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351
What is Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351?
Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351 (Electrostrymon hugon) is a species in the family Lycaenidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351?
Underwings nearly identical to Dusky Blue Groundstreak, but upperwings golden-orange to rusty brown.
Where is Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Forest edges |
| Range | southmost TX to Venezuela - Map (MPG, BOA) |
What is the life cycle of a Ruddy Hairstreak - Hodges#4351?
Caterpillars have been reared in captivity on leaves of Retama ( Parkinsonia aculeata ) but some sources cite Coral Bean ( Erythrina herbacea ) flowers as the host.