Plebejus icarioides atascadero
(J.Emmel, T.Emmel & Mattoon, 1998)
Plebejus icarioides atascadero is a of the boisduval's blue complex, historically classified under both Plebejus and Icaricia . The subspecies was described in 1998 by Emmel, Emmel, and Mattoon. Current taxonomic databases list it as a synonym of Icaricia icarioides, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in the Lycaenidae . The broader Icaricia icarioides is known to inhabit western North American grasslands and meadows, with larvae that associate with lupine plants and form mutualistic relationships with Formica ants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plebejus icarioides atascadero: //plɛˈbiːdʒəs ˌɪkəˈriːɔɪˌdiːz ˌætəskeɪˈdɛəroʊ//
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