Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon bazochii)
Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.

Cute!

Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon bazochii)
Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.

2004 was a banner year for Lantana Scrubs -- normally rare, we saw them at nearly every location we visited.

These odd little hairstreaks often position their hindwings up above their forewings.

Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon bazochii)
Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.

The white hindwing streak is often missing.

Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon bazochii)
La Grulla, Starr Co., TX 10/17/04.

Note the distinctive gray eyes.