Electrostrymon hugon
(Godart, 1824)
Ruddy Hairstreak
Electrostrymon hugon, commonly known as the Ruddy , is a of in the Lycaenidae. The species was described by Godart in 1824 based on a specimen from Haiti. It is currently treated as a synonym of Electrostrymon endymion by GBIF, though it remains recognized as a distinct species by other sources including NCBI and iNaturalist. The species is part of the hairstreak group within the Lycaenidae, characterized by small size and often intricate wing patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Electrostrymon hugon: //əˈlɛktroʊˌstraɪmɒn ˈhjuːɡɒn//
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Distribution
Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic); the type locality is Haiti.
Similar Taxa
- Electrostrymon endymionE. hugon is treated as a synonym of E. endymion by GBIF, though recognized as distinct by other taxonomic authorities; the two appear to represent closely related or on Hispaniola