Phaeostrymon

Clench, 1961

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Phaeostrymon is a of butterflies (Lycaenidae: Theclinae) established by Clench in 1961. It belongs to the tribe Eumaeini, one of the most diverse groups within the . The genus contains distributed in the Neotropical region. Members exhibit the characteristic tail-like hindwing projections typical of hairstreaks.

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How to pronounce Phaeostrymon: //faɪ.oʊˈstrɪm.ən//

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Neotropical region. Specific country records require verification at level.

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Taxonomic note

Phaeostrymon is a -level within the diverse tribe Eumaeini. -level information is required for more detailed biological data.

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