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Fulvous Hairstreak
Electrostrymon angelia (Hewitson, 1874)
Attributes of Electrostrymon angeliaFamily: Gossamer-wing Butterflies (Lycaenidae) Subfamily: Hairstreaks (Theclinae) Identification: Hindwing with 2 tails. Upperside red-orange with black borders. Underside of hindwing gray-brown with large eyespot near lower tip of wing; postmedian line is white edged with black. Life history: Eggs are laid singly on leaves and stems; caterpillars eat the leaves. Flight: Many flights from January-November. Wing span: 3/4 - 1 1/8 inches (2 - 2.9 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). Adult food: Nectar from flowers of Brazilian pepper, shepherd\'s needle, and sea grape. Habitat: Edges of tropical hardwood hammocks. Range: Southern Florida and the Keys, West Indies. Conservation: Not required for species on non-indigenous hosts. NatureServe Global Status: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Electrostrymon angelia
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