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Definition of Genus Strymon
1. Noun. Large and widely distributed genus of hairstreak butterflies.
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Family Lycaenidae, Lycaenidae
Member holonyms: Hairstreak, Hairstreak Butterfly, Strymon Melinus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Genus Strymon
Literary usage of Genus Strymon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation by James William Tutt, Malcolm Burr (1890)
"... genus Strymon (1816) next appears on the scene. With the exception of betulae
most of the species included in the author's original list, belong to the ..."
2. The Butterfly Book: A Popular Guide to a Knowledge of the Butterflies of by William Jacob Holland (1898)
"Expanse, 1.30 inch. FIG. 133.—Neu- ration of Thi'cla titus, enlarged. Typical of
sub- genus Strymon, Hiibner. Early Stages. ..."
3. The Butterfly Book: A Popular Guide to a Knowledge of the Butterflies of by William Jacob Holland (1898)
"Typical of sub- genus Strymon, Hiibner. Early Stages.— These have been well
described by several authors. The fullest account is given by Scudder. ..."
4. Bulletin of the University of Montana by Mont University of Montana (Missoula, University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.) (1903)
"Holland says It has been taken in Arizona. It is rare in collections. We have
not taken it. Genus STRYMON. ..."
5. The Butterflies of Montana: With Keys for Determination of Species by Morton John Elrod, Frances Inez Maley (1906)
"Holland says lt has been taken in Arizona. It is rare in collections. We have
not taken it. Genus STRYMON. ..."
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