Strymon avalona
(Wright, 1905)
Avalon Scrub-Hairstreak
Strymon avalona, the Avalon Scrub-, is a of in the Lycaenidae. It is a member of the scrub-hairstreak group within the Strymon, which are typically associated with specific plants and . The species was originally described by Wright in 1905 under the basionym Thecla avalona. Like other Strymon species, it is expected to exhibit where males perch on elevated terrain to seek mates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strymon avalona: /ˈstraɪmɔn ˌævəˈloʊnə/
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Distribution
North America
Behavior
Males have been observed engaging in , perching on elevated terrain to intercept females. This behavior is shared with other Strymon such as Strymon melinus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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