- Cyanophrys longula
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Cyanophrys longula Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Genus: Cyanophrys Species: C. longula Binomial name Cyanophrys longula
(Hewitson, 1868)Synonyms - Thecla longula Hewitson, 1868
- Strymon pastor Butler & Druce, 1872
The Long-winged Greenstreak (Cyanophrys longula) is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Mexico, with strays recorded from south-eastern Arizona. It has also been recorded from Hawaii.
The wingspan is 21-30 mm. Adults are on wing from March to May and from August to December in Mexico.
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including species from the Asteraceae and Verbenaceae families.
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