Butterflies of
the Amazon and Andes
Hanno Blue
Hemiargus hanno
STOLL, 1790
Family - LYCAENIDAE
subfamily -
POLYOMMATINAE
Tribe -
subtribe
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Hemiargus hanno hanno,
Rio Tambo, Peru.
Introduction
About 120 members of the cosmopolitan subfamily Polyommatinae occur in the
neotropical region. Most are confined to the temperate grasslands of the high
Andes, although a few species occur at much lower altitudes.
The genus
Hemiargus comprises of 6 species. The commonest
most widespread species is hanno, which is found
across most of the tropical and sub-tropical areas of mainland South America.
Habitats
This species is found in disturbed dry grassy habitats throughout tropical and
subtropical areas, at altitudes between sea level
and about 2000m. It is most often seen on scrubby grassland, but can also be
found along roadsides or clearings in severely disturbed forest habitats.
Lifecycle
To be completed.
Adult behaviour
Hanno
Blues are active only in hot sunshine, at which time large
numbers can be found flying in open dry grassy areas.
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