Strymon alea

(Godman & Salvin, 1887)

Lacey's Scrub-Hairstreak, Alea Hairstreak

Strymon alea is a small in the Lycaenidae, first described by Godman and Salvin in 1887. It ranges from northwestern Rica through Mexico to central and southern Texas, occupying subtropical thorn scrub . The has a wingspan of 19–29 mm. feed on flower nectar, while larvae feed specifically on Bernardia myricaefolia buds and flowers.

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Pronunciation

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Identification

A small with wingspan 19–29 mm. Distinguished from similar Strymon by its restricted range in subtropical thorn scrub and specific larval plant association with Bernardia myricaefolia. The "Lacey's scrub-hairstreak" refers to its preference.

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Habitat

Subtropical thorn scrub, a dry forest characterized by dense, thorny vegetation adapted to seasonal drought.

Distribution

Northwestern Rica through Mexico to central and southern Texas.

Diet

feed on flower nectar. Larvae feed on buds and flowers of Bernardia myricaefolia.

Host Associations

  • Bernardia myricaefolia - larval plantLarvae feed on buds and flowers

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