Xami Hairstreak
Callophrys xami (Reakirt, [1867])
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Theclinae
Identification: Hindwing with 1 short and 1 long tail. Upperside of male brown; female reddish brown. Underside hindwing is yellow-green with jagged white postmedian line forming a W near tails.
Wing Span: 3/4 - 1 1/4 inches (2 - 3.2 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid singly on underside of host plant leaves near the base. Caterpillars eat their way into the thick leaves.
Flight: Many flights from April-December.
Caterpillar Hosts: Succulents (Sedum and Echeveria species) in the Crassulaceae family.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Rocky canyons and slopes, levees.
Range: Guatemala north to southeastern Arizona and central Texas.
Conservation: Colonies in United States are small and local. South Texas population is extirpated.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: Determine status of South Texas population and conserve habitats elsewhere.
Comments: NULL
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 44 verified sightings
Observation date: May 04, 2023
Submitted by: JimConrad
Region: Queretaro de Arteaga, Mexico
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 23, 2023
Observation date: May 06, 2005
Submitted by: jjweber
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Nov 17, 2022
Observation date: Sep 09, 2022
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Oct 11, 2022
Observation date: Nov 07, 2020
Submitted by: bjones7777
Region: Texas, Starr County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 10, 2020
Observation date: Oct 22, 2004
Submitted by: hydapse
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 11, 2018
Observation date: Nov 24, 2017
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 02, 2017
Observation date: Mar 05, 2017
Submitted by: Geni Certain
Region: Michoacán, Mexico
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Apr 28, 2017
Observation date: Mar 08, 1981
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Michael Smith)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Mar 16, 1981
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Michael Smith)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Feb 21, 2012
Submitted by: Rich Hoyer
Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
Verified by: John van Dort
Verified date: Nov 21, 2012
Observation date: Sep 28, 1976
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Richard Bailowitz)
Region: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2012
Observation date: Aug 25, 1976
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Richard Bailowitz)
Region: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2012
Observation date: Mar 15, 2011
Submitted by: Gary Jue
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Jun 02, 2011
Observation date: Jan 18, 2011
Submitted by: cpcdolan
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Feb 01, 2011
Observation date: Mar 18, 1971
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James R. Mori)
Region: Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Oct 09, 1964
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Hessel)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Feb 05, 2006
Submitted by: John Saba (John Saba)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Feb 14, 2006
Submitted by: John Saba (John Saba)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Oct 10, 1994
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Ray E. Stanford)
Region: Greenlee County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Aug 12, 2001
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Verified date: Jan 29, 2007
Observation date: Feb 25, 2002
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Verified date: Jan 29, 2007
Observation date: Jun 19, 2004
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Verified date: Jan 29, 2007
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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