Common name: Early Hairstreak

Scientific name: Erora laeta (Edwards, 1862)

Class:

Insecta (Insects)

Order:

Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, and Moths)

Family:

Lycaenidae (Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Elfins)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Terrestrial:

Forest - Hardwood, Forest - Mixed

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G2G3

Imperiled or Vulnerable globally - At high or moderate risk of extinction due to rarity or other factors; typically 80 or fewer populations or locations in the world, few individuals, restricted range, few remaining acres (or miles of stream), and/or recent and widespread declines. More information is needed to assign either G2 or G3.

State conservation status rank:

S4

Apparently Secure in New York - Uncommon in New York but not rare; usually widespread, but may be rare in some parts of the state; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Not Listed

Not listed or protected by New York State.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

N: Do not track

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.108682/Erora_laeta/