Callophrys rosneri
| Rosner's Hairstreak | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Callophrys |
| Species: | C. rosneri |
| Binomial name | |
| Callophrys rosneri Johnson, 1976 | |
| Synonyms | |
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The Rosner's Hairstreak (Callophrys rosneri) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in British Columbia.[1] and Washington state. Subspecies plicataria is known as Barry's Hairstreak.
The larvae of ssp. rosneri feed on Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata),[1] while the larvae of ssp. plicataria feed on Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum).
Subspecies
- C. r. rosneri – Rosner's Hairstreak (interior ranges of British Columbia)
- C. r. plicataria Johnson, 1976 – Barry's Hairstreak (Vancouver Island and Coast Range of British Columbia, Washington)
Taxonomy
Both rosneri and plicataria are often treated as subspecies of Callophrys gryneus. Callophrys barryi is a synonym of plicataria.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Callophrys rosneri, Butterflies of Canada
- ↑ Callophrys gryneus plicataria at Butterflies of America
External links
- Callophrys rosneri, Butterflies and Moths of North America
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