Biology

Anaea andria: Goatweed Butterfly Anaea andria: Goatweed Butterfly- Provides photographs of different life stages of this species, its distribution, description and life cycle. Tropical Leafwing (Anaea troglodyta) Tropical Leafwing (Anaea troglodyta)- Photos of this species taken in Texas. Callicore Callicore- The Insect Company provides photographs of a number of butterflies in this genus. Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis) Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis)- Describes the life history, ecology, and range of this species. Includes image and range map. Green Hairstreak: Callophrys rubi Green Hairstreak: Callophrys rubi- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Calycopis cecrops: Redbanded Hairstreak Calycopis cecrops: Redbanded Hairstreak- Photographs of this butterfly and its larvae, its distribution, description and life cycle. Atlides halesus: Great Purple Hairstreak Atlides halesus: Great Purple Hairstreak- Provides photographs and a description of this butterfly, and information on its distribution and life cycle. Mistletoe Hairstreak Butterfly Mistletoe Hairstreak Butterfly- Article by Tatoosh Taktoe about this butterfly, Mitoura johnsoni, its coloration, food plant and habitat in the Pacific Northwest. Seaside Hoary Elfin (Incisalia polia maritima) Seaside Hoary Elfin (Incisalia polia maritima)- Profile of this species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. San Bruno Elfin (Callophrys mossii bayensis) San Bruno Elfin (Callophrys mossii bayensis)- Profile of this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Frosted Elfin (Callophrys irus) Frosted Elfin (Callophrys irus)- Profile of this species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Bog Elfin (Callophrys lanoraieensis) Bog Elfin (Callophrys lanoraieensis)- Profile of this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium) Hedgerow Hairstreak (Satyrium saepium)- Identification tips, range, flight season, and habits. Includes an image. Orange-banded Hairstreak (Satyrium ledereri) Orange-banded Hairstreak (Satyrium ledereri)- Photos plus distribution information. Donzel's Silver-line (Cigaritis zohra) Donzel's Silver-line (Cigaritis zohra)- Photos plus facts about foodplants, distribution, and similar species. Karner Blue (Lycaeides melissa) Karner Blue (Lycaeides melissa)- Photos, physical description, range, habitat, and reproduction. Includes scientific classification. Adonis Blue: Lysandra bellargus Adonis Blue: Lysandra bellargus- Photographs and information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Cyclargus thomasi bethunbakeri: Miami Blue Cyclargus thomasi bethunbakeri: Miami Blue- Photographs of this butterfly and its larvae, its distribution, description, life cycle and conservation status. Brephidium isophthalma pseudofoea: Eastern Pigmy Blue Brephidium isophthalma pseudofoea: Eastern Pigmy Blue- Photographs of this butterfly and its larvae, its distribution, description and life cycle. Pygmy Blue Butterfly Pygmy Blue Butterfly- Illustrated article by Robert Michael Pyle about the Pygmy Blue butterfly, Brephidium exile, and its first discovery in Washington state in 2004. Hypochrysops Hypochrysops- The Insect Company provides a photograph gallery of colorful butterflies of this genus from the Australian region. Photo Gallery: Ogyris Photo Gallery: Ogyris- The Insect Company provides images of a number of species mostly from Australia. Greenish Blue (Plebejus saepiol) Greenish Blue (Plebejus saepiol)- Description of adult and caterpillar, range, habitat, and ecology. With a photograph. Large Blue Butterflies Large Blue Butterflies- Extensive information about the unusual life cycle of Maculinea species, which are parasites inside red ant (Myrmica species) nests in the larval stage. Harvester Butterfly: Feniseca tarquinius Harvester Butterfly: Feniseca tarquinius- Photographs of the life stages of this butterfly, its distribution, description, life cycle, biology and hosts. Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius) Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius)- Photos and brief facts about this species. Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius) Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius)- Photos of this species taken in North Carolina. Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius) Harvester (Feniseca tarquinius)- Fact sheet describes physical traits, range, subspecies, flight season, and habits. Photos of adult and larvae provided. Blue Copper (Lycaena heteronea) Blue Copper (Lycaena heteronea)- Images of this species taken in California. Grey Copper (Lycaena dione) Grey Copper (Lycaena dione)- Image, physical description, range, flight season, and habits. Dorcas Copper (Lycaena dorcas) Dorcas Copper (Lycaena dorcas)- Photographs of this species taken in Michigan. American Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) American Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)- Species account includes photo, description of caterpillar and adult, range, and ecology. Pyrrhopyginae: Firetips Pyrrhopyginae: Firetips- Provides photographs of many of these butterflies. Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma)- Physical characteristics, distribution, habitat, biology, threats, and conservation information. Includes a photo. Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus) Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)- Fact sheet describes life history, physical traits, and ecology. Provides a photo and distribution map. Hoary Edge (Achalarus lyciades) Hoary Edge (Achalarus lyciades)- Photos of this species in North Carolina. Describes how to distinguish from Silver-spotted Skipper. Mary's Giant-Skipper (Agathymus mariae) Mary's Giant-Skipper (Agathymus mariae)- Fact sheet describes life history, physical traits, and ecology. Provides an image and distribution map. Ursine Giant-Skipper (Megathymus ursus) Ursine Giant-Skipper (Megathymus ursus)- Provides photos and facts about this species' life history, flight period, food, and habitat. Range map included. Poling's Giant-Skipper (Agathymus polingi) Poling's Giant-Skipper (Agathymus polingi)- Species account describes life history, identifying characteristics, habitat, and conservation status. Photos and range map provided. Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)- Image, physical description, range, habitat, biology, threats, and conservation information. European Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) European Skipper (Thymelicus lineola)- Identification tips, ecology, and life history. Provides photos and range map. Swarthy Skipper (Nastra lherminier) Swarthy Skipper (Nastra lherminier)- Photo, identification tips, life history, caterpillar hosts, adult food, and habitat. Range map included. Calpodes ethlius: Larger Canna Leafroller Calpodes ethlius: Larger Canna Leafroller- Photographs of the Brazilian skipper and its destructive larvae, its distribution, description, life history, hosts, damage and manageme… European Skipperling European Skipperling- Illustrated article by Robert Michael Pyle about the European skipperling butterfly, Thymelicus lineola, and its first discovery in Washington state. Woodland Skipper Butterfly Woodland Skipper Butterfly- Article about the woodland skipper butterfly (Ochlodes sylvanoides), and its life cycle in the Seattle, Washington area. Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)- Photographs and information on the natural history of this butterfly. Carson Wandering Skipper (Pseudocopaeodes eunus obscurus) Carson Wandering Skipper (Pseudocopaeodes eunus obscurus)- Image and description of this species, which received U.S. Endangered Species status in 2001. Hesperidae Hesperidae- The Insect Company provides photographs of a number of butterflies from South America. Garita Skipperling (Oarisma garita) Garita Skipperling (Oarisma garita)- Physical traits, distribution, similar species, early stages, flight season, and habits. Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus)- Photos of this species taken in Arizona, Texas, and Florida.