Euphilotes columbiae
(Mattoni, 1954)
Columbian Blue
Euphilotes columbiae is a in the Lycaenidae, commonly known as the Columbian Blue. It is currently treated as a synonym of Euphilotes enoptes. The species was described by Mattoni in 1954. Like other members of the Euphilotes, it belongs to a group of small butterflies commonly referred to as 'blue' butterflies due to their characteristic wing coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euphilotes columbiae: //juːfɪˈloʊtiːz koʊˈlʌmbiː.iː//
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Host Associations
- Eriogonum - larval plantMembers of the Euphilotes are known to have obligate associations with Eriogonum (wild buckwheat) as larval plants, though specific host records for E. columbiae are not documented in the provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Euphilotes enoptesEuphilotes columbiae is currently treated as a synonym of Euphilotes enoptes based on GBIF match.
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Taxonomic Status
Euphilotes columbiae is listed as a synonym of Euphilotes enoptes in GBIF. The was originally described by Mattoni in 1954. Taxonomic relationships within the Euphilotes have been subject to revision, and some authorities may treat columbiae as a valid or species distinct from enoptes.
iNaturalist Observations
As of the source date, Euphilotes columbiae has 210 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented by citizen scientists but may not be frequently encountered or may be difficult to distinguish from related .