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White M Hairstreak
Parrhasius m-album (Boisduval & Leconte, 1833)
Attributes of Parrhasius m-albumFamily: Gossamer-wing Butterflies (Lycaenidae) Subfamily: Hairstreaks (Theclinae) Identification: Tailed. Upperside iridescent blue with black borders. Underside grayish brown; white postmedian line edged with black and forming a white M (or W) near tail; white spot near base of costa. Life history: Not reported. Flight: Three broods in the north, four in Florida, from February-October. Wing span: 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 inches (3.2 -4.1 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Live oak (Quercus virginiana) and other oak species. Adult food: Nectar from a variety of flowers including viburnum, sumac, sourwood, wild plum, poinsettia, sweet pepperbush, common milkweed, lantana, dogwood, and goldenrod. Habitat: Woods with broadleaf trees. Range: Connecticut west to southeast Iowa and Missouri, south to east Texas, the Gulf Coast, and peninsular Florida. Rare stray to Michigan and Wisconsin. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Parrhasius m-album
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