Parrhasius

Hübner, 1819

Parrhasius is a of Neotropical in the . The genus includes the M hairstreak (Parrhasius m-album), characterized by metallic upper and a distinctive M-shaped pattern on its silver-colored underside. in this genus are associated with oak and have documented relationships with tending .

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How to pronounce Parrhasius: /pæˈreɪsiəs/

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Habitat

Clearings and edges of oak growth.

Distribution

Neotropical region; recorded from Vermont, United States.

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