Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348
Strymon bazochii
This record describes Strymon bazochii (species). Recorded family: Lycaenidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tailless, gray eyes, top of HW forms a sharp angle, brown with some dark brown and white markings.
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
- Strymon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Anywhere there's lantana.
Geographic Range
AZ (1x), c. TX to Argentina / Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola - Map (MPG, BOA) Also, introduced in Hawaii in an attempt to control lantana
Seasonal Activity
February to December, 3 broods.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larva feeds on lantana and frogfruit.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Strymon bazochii (Godart, [1824])
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Strymon bazochii. 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 Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , David Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions About Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348
What is Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348?
Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348 (Strymon bazochii) is a species in the family Lycaenidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348?
Tailless, gray eyes, top of HW forms a sharp angle, brown with some dark brown and white markings.
Where is Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Anywhere there's lantana. |
| Range | AZ (1x), c. TX to Argentina / Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola - Map (MPG, BOA) Also, introduced in Hawaii in an attempt to control lantana |
What does Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348 eat?
The diet of the Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348 includes Larva feeds on lantana and frogfruit..
When is Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348 active?
Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak - Hodges#4348: seasonal activity - February to December, 3 broods..