Strymon martialis

(Herrich-Schäffer, 1864)

Martial Scrub-Hairstreak, Cuban Gray Hairstreak, Martial Hairstreak

Strymon martialis is a in the Lycaenidae, commonly known as the martial scrub hairstreak or Cuban gray hairstreak. It is found in North America, with a notable association with the imperiled pine rocklands in Florida where it co-occurs with other critically . The is part of the diverse Strymon , which includes other well-known hairstreaks such as the gray hairstreak (Strymon melinus).

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Illustrations of diurnal Lepidoptera 62 by William Chapman Hewitson
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SCRUB-HAIRSTREAK, MARTIAL (Strymon martialis) (2-3-2016) key west, monroe co, fl -02 (25000470871) by ALAN SCHMIERER. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Strymon martialis: //ˈstraɪmən marˈtiːælɪs//

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Habitat

Pine rocklands in Florida; this fire-dependent is characterized by slash pine over a diverse understory of grasses and herbs.

Distribution

North America; specifically documented in Florida pine rocklands. The is to this restricted and found nowhere else on Earth.

Ecological Role

A critically indicator of intact pine rockland ; its presence signals quality in this fire-maintained .

Human Relevance

Subject of conservation concern due to destruction; featured in legal efforts to protect remaining pine rocklands from development. The was cited in a 2017 lawsuit challenging construction of a Walmart and strip mall on Richmond pine rockland tract near Miami.

Similar Taxa

Strymon melinus (Gray Hairstreak)Congeneric with similar size and general appearance, but S. martialis is restricted to Florida pine rocklands while S. melinus is widespread across North America and associated with different .
Strymon acis (Bartram's Scrub-Hairstreak)Co-occurs in Florida pine rocklands and shares the same restricted ; both are to this and critically endangered, though they are distinct .