Plebejus lupini
(Boisduval, 1869)
Lupine Blue
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Plebejus lupini, the Lupine Blue, is a small in the Lycaenidae. The is associated with lupine plants ( Lupinus), as indicated by its specific epithet. It occurs in western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Plebejus, it is part of the diverse blue butterfly radiation in the family Lycaenidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plebejus lupini: /plɛˈbɛ.jʊs ˈlu.pi.ni/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. The name suggests an association with lupine plants, which may help define its range within western North America.
Host Associations
- Lupinus - plantInferred from specific epithet 'lupini'; actual plant records require verification
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'lupini' is grammatically correct Latin genitive singular form, derived from Lupinus (the lupine plant ). The GBIF record shows the spelling 'lupini' while some sources may use 'lupini' or 'lupinus' variants. The was described by Boisduval in 1869.