Strymon yojoa

(Reakirt, 1867)

Yojoa Scrub-Hairstreak

Strymon yojoa is a small in the Lycaenidae, commonly known as the Yojoa Scrub-Hairstreak. It is native to North America and belongs to a of butterflies often associated with scrubland and open . The was originally described as Thecla yojoa by Reakirt in 1867 and later transferred to the genus Strymon. Like other hairstreaks, it likely exhibits the characteristic tail-like hindwing projections and rapid, erratic patterns typical of the group.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Strymon yojoa: //ˈstraɪmɒn joʊˈhoʊə//

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Distribution

Found in North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Villavicencio, Colombia, though this may represent a data quality issue or vagrant occurrence given the ' North American designation.

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