Celastrina echo sidara
Clench, 1944
echo azure, western azure
Celastrina echo sidara is a of the echo azure , originally described by Clench in 1944. It belongs to the Lycaenidae, commonly known as the gossamer-winged butterflies. The subspecies is currently treated as a synonym of Celastrina ladon in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty within the Celastrina echo . As a member of the Polyommatinae , it shares characteristics with other 'blue' butterflies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Celastrina echo sidara: /kɛˈlæstrɪnə ˈɛkoʊ sɪˈdɑrə/
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Taxonomic status
GBIF lists Celastrina echo sidara as a synonym of Celastrina ladon, indicating taxonomic instability. The Celastrina echo has undergone repeated revision, with boundaries often unclear.
Data limitations
Specific information for this is sparse. Most published literature addresses Celastrina echo at the level without distinguishing subspecies. iNaturalist records (301 observations) suggest field recognition occurs, but subspecific identification requires expert verification.