2,316 observations
Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak
Strymon bazochii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Lycaenidae βΊGenus: Strymon
About
Strymon bazochii, the lantana scrub-hairstreak or smaller lantana butterfly, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found from Paraguay north through Central America, the West Indies and Mexico to southern Texas. It was introduced to Hawaii in 1902 to control Lantana species, in which it has proven unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak is Strymon bazochii.
- Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the class Insecta.
- Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the genus Strymon.