Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Satyrium kingi (
Klots and
Clench, 1952)
Explanation of Names
Named for the collector of the type specimen, H.L. King (Klots and Clench, 1952).
Range
Local and rare in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Delaware.
Food
Larvae feed on leaves of Sweetleaf
(Symplocos tinctoria). Adults take nectar.
Remarks
There does not seem to be much information available about H.L. King. He appears to have been an amateur lepidopterist, but I have been unable to find any biographical information. The original species description is clear that King lived in Sarasota, Florida, but collected the type specimen near Savannah, Georgia. Here is the relevant text:
Some time ago Mr. H. L. King of Sarasota, Florida, sent separately to the authors specimens of what appeared to be a new member of the calanus group of the genus Strymon Huebner, as well as other material of nearly equal interest. This material was taken by him near Savannah, Georgia. In subsequent years Mr. King has added to this material....It gives us great pleasure to name this new hairstreak for its discoverer in recognition not only of his capture of it but also of his outstanding ability as a collector and field observer.
--Patrick Coin (a.k.a. Cotinis)
Print References
Klots, A.B. & Clench, H.K. 1952. A new species of Strymon Hübner from Georgia (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae). American Museum Novitates (1600): 9 pp., 3 figs. (
AMNH link)