Strophius Hairstreak (Allosmaitia strophius)

Strophius Hairstreak, a reference photo — Photo: Anne Toal from US · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Allosmaitia strophius, the Strophius hairstreak, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found from southern Brazil, north to Sinaloa, Mexico. Strays can be found as far north as Texas.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Strophius Hairstreak being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Rekoa stagira
Michaelus ira
Rekoa marius
Ziegleria hesperitis
Parrhasius orgia
Strephonota tephraeus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Allosmaitia
Species: Allosmaitia strophius

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