Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Lycaenidae Scientific name Calycopis cecrops | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Calycopis Rank Species | |
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Similar Calycopis, Gray hairstreak, Satyrium calanus, Zabulon skipper, Eastern tailed‑blue | ||
Red banded hairstreak
The red-banded hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops) is a butterfly native to the southeastern United States. It feeds on fallen leaves of sumac species and other trees. Its size ranges from 0.9–1.25 inches (23–32 mm). It lives near coastal areas.
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