Plebejus lupini monticola
Clemence, 1909
Plebejus lupini monticola is a of in the . It was described by Clemence in 1909 and is currently treated as a synonym of Plebejus monticola. The taxonomic status reflects ongoing revisions within the Plebejus , which includes several closely related and subspecies of lycaenid butterflies found in western North America.
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How to pronounce Plebejus lupini monticola: //ˈple.bɛ.jus ˈlu.pi.ni mɔnˈtɪ.kɔ.la//
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Taxonomic Note
This is currently listed as a synonym of Plebejus monticola in the GBIF backbone . The Plebejus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many former subspecies of P. lupini and P. melissa being elevated to rank or synonymized. The specific epithet 'monticola' refers to mountain-dwelling habits.
Related Taxa Context
The Plebejus includes several in western North America, notably the Melissa group (P. melissa, P. lupini, P. acmon) and the silvery blue group. These are typically associated with leguminous plants and often have -tended . The taxonomic boundaries between these remain active areas of research.