Arizona Hairstreak
Erora quaderna (Hewitson, 1868)
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Theclinae
Identification: Tailless. Upperside of male dark brown; female with iridescent blue patch on each wing. Underside pale green with rows of short copper dashes.
Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 1/8 inches (2.2 - 2.9 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: One brood from June-July.
Caterpillar Hosts: Possibly oaks (Quercus species).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Mountain trails and roadsides, forest openings.
Range: Southern Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico.
Conservation: Common in several Southwest ranges. Conservation is not thought necessary.
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
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 66 verified sightings
Observation date: Apr 27, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Region: Grant County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 04, 2023
Observation date: Apr 14, 2023
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Apr 30, 2023
Observation date: Jul 29, 2022
Submitted by: bjones7777
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Aug 24, 2022
Observation date: Apr 15, 2022
Submitted by: rebeccagracey
Region: Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 16, 2022
Observation date: Apr 26, 2010
Submitted by: BarbSendelbach
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: Nov 16, 2021
Observation date: Apr 15, 2018
Submitted by: Chrustay
Region: Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 29, 2021
Observation date: Apr 10, 2020
Submitted by: Risa Bee
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Jun 09, 2021
Observation date: May 09, 2021
Submitted by: Hira Walker
Region: Socorro County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 21, 2021
Observation date: May 07, 2021
Submitted by: rebeccagracey
Region: Grant County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 13, 2021
Observation date: Jul 27, 2018
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Sep 12, 2018
Observation date: Mar 18, 2017
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Apr 18, 2017
Observation date: Aug 30, 2007
Submitted by: jjweber
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 27, 2016
Observation date: Apr 19, 2013
Submitted by: joeschelling
Region: Grant County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 24, 2013
Observation date: Jul 08, 1993
Submitted by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Region: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 14, 1997
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Kilian Roever)
Region: Navajo County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 18, 1985
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Ralph Wells)
Region: Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 06, 1997
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (C. Bordelon & E. Knudson)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jun 19, 2007
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (D. Edwards/J. Hall)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Aug 02, 1992
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Richard Bailowitz)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 07, 1997
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (C. Bordelon & E. Knudson)
Region: Graham County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Apr 15, 2002
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Jim Brock)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 26, 2010
Submitted by: Doug Taron
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Apr 10, 2012
Observation date: Jul 10, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (R. H. Leuschener)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2012
Observation date: Aug 08, 1960
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (D. Dirks)
Region: Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
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