Pyrgus centaureae loki
Evans, 1953
Pyrgus centaureae loki is a of the Northern Grizzled Skipper, a in the Hesperiidae. It is one of several recognized subspecies of Pyrgus centaureae, a distributed across northern regions of Europe and North America. The subspecies was described by Evans in 1953. Like other members of the Pyrgus, it is characterized by a checkered wing pattern and rapid, darting typical of skippers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrgus centaureae loki: //ˈpɪr.ɡəs sɛnˈtɔːr.i.aɪ ˈloʊ.kaɪ//
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Distribution
Europe and North America. Records indicate presence in Finland and Norway. The Pyrgus centaureae has a northern distribution, and the loki occurs within this broader range.
Host Associations
- Betula nana - larval foodplantDwarf birch; used in first year of development
- Rubus chamaemorus - larval foodplantCloudberry; used in second year of development
Life Cycle
The Northern Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus centaureae) is known to switch larval foodplants during its second year of development, from Dwarf birch (Betula nana) to Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus). Whether this specific trait applies to the loki has not been explicitly documented.
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Taxonomic note
Pyrgus centaureae loki was described by Evans in 1953. The Pyrgus centaureae has multiple recognized with distributions spanning northern Europe and North America.
Conservation context
Accurate documentation of larval foodplants is critical for conservation of Pyrgus , as larvae can be highly specific in their plant requirements. Regional variation in foodplant use may exist and requires local verification.