Plebejus icarioides lycea
(W.H. Edwards, 1864)
Plebejus icarioides lycea is a of the Boisduval's blue , a member of the Lycaenidae. The Plebejus icarioides is known to have multiple subspecies distributed across western North America. According to GBIF , this subspecies is currently treated as a synonym, with the accepted name being Cupido pembina. The subspecies was originally described by W.H. Edwards in 1864.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plebejus icarioides lycea: //plɛˈbiːd͡ʒəs ɪˌkæriˈoʊɪdiːz ˈlaɪsiə//
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Distribution
Western North America, based on the distribution patterns of the parent Plebejus icarioides.
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF indicates this is currently synonymized under Cupido pembina, suggesting significant taxonomic revision has occurred since its original description in 1864. The Plebejus has undergone considerable taxonomic reorganization, with many formerly placed in Plebejus now assigned to other genera including Cupido, Icaricia, and Lycaeides.