Red-banded hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops
The red-banded hairstreak is a butterfly native to the southeastern United States. It feeds on fallen leaves of sumac species and other trees. Its size ranges from 0.9–1.25 inches. It lives near coastal areas.
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Division | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Calycopis |
| Species | C. cecrops |
| Photographed in |
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Mexico
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United States of America
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