About Xamia xami (Reakirt, 1866)
Xamia xami (originally referenced as C. xami) is a tailed butterfly species with a wingspan between 2.38 and 2.86 cm. On the underside of its hindwing, the base color is yellowish green. This hindwing has a postmedian white line (a distinct colored line that sits posterior to the wing's midpoint), which forms a W-shape near the butterfly's tails. The juniper hairstreak and silver-banded hairstreak are two species that look similar to Xamia xami. The key differences between these species are: the juniper hairstreak does not have the sharp W mark in its postmedian white band, while the silver-banded hairstreak has a broader silver-white postmedian line on the underside of its hindwing. Xamia xami is primarily found in the southern United States, specifically in southern and southeastern Arizona and central Texas, and ranges south as far as Mexico and Guatemala. Most of its range falls within North America, with part of it extending into Central America. This butterfly occurs near coniferous woodlands, and in sunny areas along shaded mountain and canyon slopes. It inhabits regions with cool to warm temperate climates.
