Electrostrymon guzanta
(Hewitson, 1877)
Electrostrymon guzanta is a neotropical in the Lycaenidae. The occurs in Central and northern South America, where inhabit forested environments. Like other members of the , it exhibits the characteristic tail-like hindwing extensions typical of hairstreaks. The species was originally described by William Chapman Hewitson in 1877 under the genus Thecla.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Electrostrymon guzanta: /ɛlɛktroʊˈstrɪmən ɡʊˈzæntə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Rica and Panama through northern South America; specific country records include Colombia and Venezuela.
Similar Taxa
- Electrostrymon angeliaOverlaps in Central American range; E. guzanta differs in wing pattern details including extent of orange markings on hindwing
- Electrostrymon canusSimilar overall gray-blue coloration; E. guzanta distinguished by more prominent orange submarginal band on hindwing underside