Fulvous Hairstreak
Electrostrymon angelia (Hewitson, 1874)
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: 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.
Wing Span: 3/4 - 1 1/8 inches (2 - 2.9 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid singly on leaves and stems; caterpillars eat the leaves.
Flight: Many flights from January-November.
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.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 48 verified sightings
Observation date: Feb 20, 2020
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 29, 2020
Observation date: Mar 21, 2019
Submitted by: Corvuschik
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 21, 2019
Observation date: Sep 08, 2018
Submitted by: kellydfl
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Sep 10, 2018
Observation date: Jun 20, 2018
Submitted by: kellydfl
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 23, 2018
Observation date: Dec 26, 2017
Submitted by: Donald M. Fraser
Region: Pasco County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 24, 2018
Observation date: Nov 17, 2017
Submitted by: wayne13114
Region: Cuba
Verified by: wayne13114
Verified date: Dec 26, 2017
Observation date: Mar 15, 2015
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Dec 07, 2017
Observation date: Apr 08, 2017
Submitted by: crx2aj3
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 27, 2017
Observation date: Oct 24, 2016
Submitted by: Alvin Williams
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 16, 2017
Observation date: Aug 26, 2017
Submitted by: slystein
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 31, 2017
Observation date: Jul 15, 2017
Submitted by: david cutler
Region: Highlands County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 21, 2017
Observation date: Apr 16, 2017
Submitted by: Darrin Frye
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 18, 2017
Observation date: Apr 26, 2016
Submitted by: JoAnna Clayton
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 27, 2017
Observation date: Dec 11, 2015
Submitted by: geraldswegner
Region: Indian River County, Florida, United States
Verified by: geraldswegner
Verified date: Sep 23, 2016
Observation date: May 22, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 27, 2016
Observation date: Jun 04, 2015
Submitted by: Happyhealy
Region: The Bahamas
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 09, 2015
Observation date: May 15, 2015
Submitted by: Rangel Diaz
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 18, 2015
Observation date: Mar 24, 2014
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: M. Reith
Verified date: Apr 02, 2015
Observation date: Jan 11, 2015
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 21, 2015
Observation date: Jun 13, 2014
Submitted by: tjdunkerton
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 17, 2014
Observation date: May 07, 2013
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Jan 21, 2014
Observation date: Feb 28, 2013
Submitted by: 4wildlife
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 26, 2013
Observation date: Aug 08, 2013
Submitted by: JG_Duquesnel
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 14, 2013
Observation date: Jun 08, 2013
Submitted by: anaeamark
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 31, 2013
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