Marius Hairstreak (Rekoa marius)
Marius
Hairstreak - adults
Caterpillar on Duranta
being tended by ants
Sharyland (Maxine's Residence), Hidalgo Co., TX
October 29, 2005 (Gil Quintanilla)
(feeding on Duranta sp., Verbenaceae) Photo G Quintanilla
(fourth & fifth chrysalises) Photo G Quintanilla
(Marius Caterpillar on the move) Photo: G Quintanilla
(Feeding on flower) Photo: Cat Traylor
~6 caterpillars originally found by Cat Traylor in Edinburg, Hidalgo Co., Tx
~1 chrysalis found by Gil Quintanilla at Mission West RV, Hidalgo Co., Tx on 9/13/05.
Caterpillars raised by Karen, Alberto, and Gil Quintanilla in Mission, Tx. and when emerged, released where found.
Bean Shaped Chrysalis found on Duranta sp. Verbenaceae. Marius Hairstreak emerged 3 days later
Mission West RV Park, Hidalgo Co., TX
September 13, 2005 (G Quintanilla)
Hidalgo Co., TX
Sept. 2005 (Dauphin & Dauphin)
