Hairstreaks (Theclinae) | Species |
The Lycaenidae family is a group of small butterflies more commonly known as Blues (sub-family Polyommatinae), Coppers (sub-family Lycaeninae) and Hairstreaks (sub-family Theclinae). Hairstreaks are mainly tree-dwelling butterflies, and most never show their upper wing surfaces at rest. The sexes are generally similar. |