-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

-Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)

-Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Family Lycaenidae)

-Hairstreaks (Subfamily Theclinae)

-Tribe Eumaeini

-Subtribe Strephonotina

-Genus Tmolus

-Lantana Hairstreak (Tmolus echion)

The Lantana Hairstreak (Tmolus echion) is a small butterfly in the family Lycaenidae, part of the hairstreak group known for their intricate wing patterns and tail-like projections. This species is primarily found in Central and South America, inhabiting open and scrubby areas.