Euphilotes centralis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1917)
Central Blue
Euphilotes centralis, commonly known as the Central Blue, is a in the Lycaenidae. It was first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1917. The species is to North America and is recognized by the Hodges number 4366.2. Two are currently recognized: the nominate E. c. centralis and E. c. hadrochilus, described in 1998.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Status
GBIF lists Euphilotes centralis as a synonym of Euphilotes battoides, though this appears to conflict with other sources that treat it as a valid . The taxonomic relationship between these may require further clarification.
Subspecies
Two are recognized: Euphilotes centralis centralis (Barnes & McDunnough, 1917) and Euphilotes centralis hadrochilus Pratt & J. Emmel in T. Emmel, 1998.