Oenomaus ortygnus (Cramer, 1782) is a animal in the Lycaenidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Oenomaus ortygnus (Cramer, 1782)
Oenomaus ortygnus, the aquamarine hairstreak, is a Lycaenidae butterfly found across parts of the Americas.
Oenomaus ortygnus, commonly known as the aquamarine hairstreak, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Its distribution range extends from Brazil, through Central America, to Tamaulipas, Mexico. Rare stray individuals of this species can occasionally be found as far north as southern Texas. This species inhabits wet and dry tropical forests located at low elevations. The wingspan of Oenomaus ortygnus measures between 30 and 38 mm.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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