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Soapberry Hairstreak (Phaeostrymon a. alcestis)

(DORSAL)

(VENTRAL)

 

Caterpillar HostplantsWestern Soapberry (Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii)
Area Sighting
Locations		Lake Lewisville, White Rock Lake
Seasonal Flight DataOne brood, Mid May - Mid June
General NotesDescription: Solid brown above; below is a distinctive white dash in the middle of the forewing and hindwing; "VW" along hindwing postmedian line. Overwinters: Ova. Dallas, Texas is the type locality of Phaeostrymon a. alcestis.

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OVA

LARVA

PUPA

ADULT

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