Strymon rufofusca

Hewitson, 1877

Red-crescent Scrub-Hairstreak, Red-crescent Hairstreak

Strymon rufofusca is a small in the Lycaenidae, commonly known as the Red-crescent Scrub- or Red-crescent Hairstreak. It is found in North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in available sources. The is part of the hairstreak group, characterized by thin tail-like projections on the hindwings. Its MONA (Hodges) number is 4338.

Illustrations of diurnal Lepidoptera 78 by William Chapman Hewitson
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RufofuscaHewitson1877OD by William Chapman Hewitson
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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Strymon rufofusca: /ˈstrɪmɒn ˌruːfoʊˈfʌska/

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Identification

As a in the Strymon, this likely possesses the characteristic thin, hair-like tail on the hindwing that gives the group its . The specific epithet "rufofusca" suggests reddish-brown coloration, and the common name indicates a red crescent marking. Positive identification requires comparison with similar Strymon species, particularly Strymon melinus (Gray Hairstreak) and other scrub-hairstreaks. The MONA number 4338 can assist in specimen cataloging.

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Distribution

Found in North America. Specific range details beyond this continental-level distribution are not clearly documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Strymon melinusGray Hairstreak is a widespread and common with similar size and general ; differs in coloration and specific markings
Strymon acisBartram's Scrub-hairstreak is another congeneric found in specialized ; differs in distribution and habitat specificity

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Taxonomic Note

GBIF lists this as a synonym under Thecla rufofusca, while NCBI and other sources maintain it in Strymon. The Strymon is well-established for New World hairstreaks, though some taxonomic databases may reflect historical classifications.

Data Availability

Despite having over 1,600 iNaturalist observations, published biological and ecological details for this appear sparse in the provided sources. Much of its likely remains documented primarily in field observations rather than formal literature.