Bartram's Scrub-Hairstreak
Strymon acis (Drury, 1773)
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Theclinae
Identification: Hindwing with 1 long and 1 short tail. Upperside dark gray. Underside light gray. Hindwing with wide straight postmedian band of white edged with black; 2 white spots near base of wing.
Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 1/8 inches (2.2 - 2.9 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid singly on flower stalks of host plant. Young caterpillars eat upperside of leaves, flowers, and fruits; older caterpillars feed on leaves.
Flight: Three to four flights in Florida from February-November.
Caterpillar Hosts: Narrow-leafed croton (Croton linearis) in the Euphorbiaceae family.
Adult Food: Nectar from flowers of narrow-leafed croton and shepherd's needle.
Habitat: Pine forest openings.
Range: Southern Florida and the Keys, West Indies.
Conservation: All populations should be conserved.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: Prevent further loss of habitat. Ensure that host plant colonies remain in suitable condition.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 verified sightings
Observation date: Oct 22, 2016
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 10, 2021
Observation date: Mar 17, 2017
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 02, 2021
Observation date: May 20, 2017
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Nov 02, 2021
Observation date: Jul 06, 2018
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 29, 2021
Observation date: Jun 08, 2019
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Sep 29, 2021
Observation date: Jul 12, 2020
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 26, 2021
Observation date: Jun 19, 2021
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 11, 2021
Observation date: Mar 12, 2019
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 24, 2019
Observation date: Nov 10, 2018
Submitted by: kellydfl
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Nov 12, 2018
Observation date: Dec 02, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 08, 2015
Observation date: Oct 17, 2015
Submitted by: jcblithe
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 03, 2015
Observation date: Mar 19, 2015
Submitted by: Rangel Diaz
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 18, 2015
Observation date: May 24, 2013
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 31, 2013
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
Region:
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Sugarloaf Key County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Key Largo County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Key West County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Big Pine Key County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004