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.


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.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Mary Louise Flint's Article in The Acorn: 'Butterflies in Decline' | Bug Squad
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