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.
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Observation date: Jun 08, 2023
Submitted by: Reneerob17
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 09, 2023
Observation date: May 05, 2023
Submitted by: Joshua C
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 09, 2023
Observation date: Apr 16, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Region: Otero County, New Mexico, United States
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Verified date: Apr 18, 2023
Observation date: Apr 08, 2023
Submitted by: Aner
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 09, 2023
Observation date: Mar 29, 2023
Submitted by: mike toliver
Region: Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
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Verified date: Apr 02, 2023
Observation date: Apr 14, 2022
Submitted by: stevecary
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Verified date: Oct 29, 2022
Observation date: Jun 07, 2022
Submitted by: Jasonk03
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 20, 2022
Observation date: Jun 14, 2022
Submitted by: Jasonk03
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 16, 2022
Observation date: Jun 07, 2022
Submitted by: Jasonk03
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 16, 2022
Observation date: May 21, 2022
Submitted by: Joshua C
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 25, 2022
Observation date: Apr 02, 2022
Submitted by: Reneerob17
Region: Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 04, 2022
Observation date: Mar 25, 2022
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 26, 2022
Observation date: Mar 16, 2022
Submitted by: Joshua C
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 17, 2022
Observation date: Mar 16, 2022
Submitted by: Joshua C
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 17, 2022
Observation date: Mar 13, 2022
Submitted by: Joshua C
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Mar 14, 2022
Observation date: Apr 22, 2017
Submitted by: Rob Wu
Region: New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Dec 01, 2021
Observation date: May 27, 2019
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Sep 22, 2021
Observation date: May 23, 2019
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Sep 21, 2021
Observation date: Apr 19, 2021
Submitted by: Joshua C
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Aug 24, 2021
Observation date: May 21, 2021
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Aug 19, 2021
Observation date: May 16, 2021
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 19, 2021
Observation date: Mar 15, 2017
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Luna County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 17, 2021
Observation date: Jun 08, 2014
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Socorro County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 17, 2021
Observation date: Mar 17, 2011
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 17, 2021
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