Plebejus idas empetri
T.Freeman, 1938
Crowberry Blue
Plebejus idas empetri is a of the Idas Blue , commonly known as the Crowberry Blue. It belongs to the Lycaenidae, a group of small butterflies often called blues, coppers, and hairstreaks. The subspecies is associated with specific plants and , though detailed documentation is limited. Like other members of the Plebejus, it likely exhibits associations with ants during its larval stage.
Pronunciation
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Host Associations
- Empetrum - plantThe epithet 'empetri' suggests association with Empetrum (crowberry), likely the larval plant
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Taxonomic Status
Plebejus idas empetri is currently listed as a synonym in GBIF, indicating taxonomic revision may be ongoing. The accepted name appears to be Lycaeides idas empetri, reflecting the complex taxonomic history of this group where have been moved between Plebejus and Lycaeides.
iNaturalist Observations
As of the knowledge cutoff, iNaturalist recorded 25 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported, or potentially reflecting taxonomic uncertainty that affects identification and reporting.