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Theclinae

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iHairstreaks, Elfins
Image:Thecla betulae by Paolo Mazzei.jpg
Female Thecla betulae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Theclinae
Genera

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Subfamily Theclinae is a group of butterflies, including the hairstreaks and elfins, in the family Lycaenidae. There are many tropical hairstreaks as well as a number found in the Americas. Tropical hairstreaks often have iridescent blue coloration above, caused by reflected light from the structure of the wing scales rather than by pigment. Hairstreaks from North America are commonly brown above. Few hairstreaks are migratory.

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[edit] D-F

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[edit] References

  • Opler, Paul (1999). Field Guide to Western Butterflies, A, Amy Bartlett Wright (ill.), 2nd edition, Boston; New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
  • Lycanaedae - Theclinae. Natural History Museum of Los Angelese County. Retrieved on 2006-07-22.fr:Theclinae

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