-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 Strymonina

-Genus Rekoa

-Marius Hairstreak (Rekoa marius)

The Marius Hairstreak (Rekoa marius) is a small but striking butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged Butterflies) and the subfamily Theclinae (Hairstreaks). It is known for its sleek grayish coloration, and distinctive markings. It has short, thin tails on the hindwings, resembling antennae. These tails, along with the false eye spots, help confuse predators by diverting attacks away from the head.