Sandia Hairstreak
Callophrys mcfarlandi P. Ehrlich & Clench, 1960
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Theclinae
Identification: Tailless. Upperside of male is brown; female is reddish brown with a narrow black border. Underside yellow-green; white postmedian line bordered with black toward the wing base.
Wing Span: 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 inches (2.9 - 3.2 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid on flower stalks of the host plant. Caterpillars feed on flowers and fruits.
Flight: Two flights from May-June.
Caterpillar Hosts: Beargrass (Nolina texana) in the agave family (Agavaceae).
Adult Food: Nectar of host plant flowers.
Habitat: Yucca-agave desert.
Range: Very local and west Texas to northeast Mexico.
Conservation: Many colonies are highly localized.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: Preserve host plant colonies wherever found.
Comments: NULL
Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 52 verified sightings
Observation date: Apr 16, 2019
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Feb 22, 2020
Observation date: Apr 19, 2019
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Quay County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jan 24, 2020
Observation date: May 24, 2019
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Region: Culberson County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 13, 2019
Observation date: Mar 24, 2019
Submitted by: Joshua C
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 23, 2019
Observation date: May 12, 2018
Submitted by: jgiroux
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 23, 2018
Observation date: Mar 21, 2018
Submitted by: NMElaine
Region: Luna County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 27, 2018
Observation date: Mar 10, 2017
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 28, 2017
Observation date: Mar 10, 2017
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 28, 2017
Observation date: Mar 10, 2017
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 28, 2017
Observation date: Mar 10, 2017
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 28, 2017
Observation date: Apr 14, 2014
Submitted by: John Wilson
Region: Socorro County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 21, 2014
Observation date: May 12, 2013
Submitted by: joeschelling
Region: Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 14, 2013
Observation date: Mar 28, 2010
Submitted by: Paul Kipling
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Oct 01, 2012
Observation date: Mar 28, 2010
Submitted by: Paul Kipling
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Oct 01, 2012
Observation date: Mar 28, 2010
Submitted by: Paul Kipling
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Oct 01, 2012
Observation date: Mar 28, 2010
Submitted by: Paul Kipling
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Oct 01, 2012
Observation date: Mar 15, 2012
Submitted by: joeschelling
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 23, 2012
Observation date: Jun 01, 2011
Submitted by: Joe Schelling--...
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Oct 03, 2011
Observation date: Mar 14, 2011
Submitted by: Matt ODonnell
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Aug 07, 2011
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
Region:
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Las Animas County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Cibola County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Socorro County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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