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Creamy Stripestreak

Arawacus jada (Hewitson, 1867)

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Attributes of Arawacus jada


Family: Gossamer-wing Butterflies (Lycaenidae)

Subfamily: Hairstreaks (Theclinae)

Identification: Upperside pale blue with black edges. Underside white with cream-colored bands.

Life history: Caterpillars eat leaves of the host plants.

Flight: Many flights throughout the year in Mexico.

Wing span: Not reported.

Caterpillar hosts: Solanum umbellatum in the potato family (Solanaceae).

Adult food: Flower nectar.

Habitat: Open areas of the subtropics.

Range: Central America north through Mexico. Rare stray into southern Arizona.

Conservation: Not required for rare stray.

NatureServe Global Status: GU - Unable to assign rank due to lack of available information.

Management needs: None reported.

Documented Records for Arawacus jada



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