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Colorado Hairstreak

Hypaurotis crysalus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Hypaurotis

About

The Colorado hairstreak (Hypaurotis crysalus) is a montane butterfly native to oak scrubland in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It was designated the state insect of Colorado in 1996. It is the only species in the genus Hypaurotis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Colorado Hairstreak?
The scientific name of Colorado Hairstreak is Hypaurotis crysalus.
What kingdom does Colorado Hairstreak belong to?
Colorado Hairstreak belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Colorado Hairstreak belong to?
Colorado Hairstreak belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Colorado Hairstreak belong to?
Colorado Hairstreak belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Colorado Hairstreak belong to?
Colorado Hairstreak belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Colorado Hairstreak belong to?
Colorado Hairstreak belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Colorado Hairstreak belong to?
Colorado Hairstreak belongs to the genus Hypaurotis.