Satyrium californicum

California Hairstreak

Satyrium californicum is a of in the Lycaenidae. It belongs to a of small butterflies whose larvae typically feed on oaks and other woody plants. in this genus often exhibit -dwelling and may utilize non-nectar food sources such as honeydew and plant exudates. The specific of S. californicum has been less documented than some , though it shares the genus-typical association with mutualists and woody plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Satyrium californicum: /səˈtɪriəm ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəm/

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Distribution

Transcontinental in the western United States and southwestern Canada, with records from California and adjacent regions.

Host Associations

Quercus - larval Oaks are the predominant larval for Satyrium ; specific host associations for S. californicum are inferred from congeneric patterns but not directly confirmed.

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Taxonomic Note

Satyrium californicum has been treated as a synonym or of related in some historical treatments, contributing to uncertainty in its specific delimitation and distribution. Modern sources recognize it as a distinct .