Plebejus neurona

Skinner, 1902

Sierra Nevada Blue

Plebejus neurona, known as the Sierra Nevada , is a of in the . It is to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. The species is closely related to and was formerly classified within the Lycaena. Like other members of its family, it exhibits a close ecological relationship with during its larval stage.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Plebejus neurona: /ˈplɛbɛjus nɛˈʊroʊnə/

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Habitat

Associated with high-elevation in the Sierra Nevada range, typically in alpine and subalpine zones.

Distribution

to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, United States.

Host Associations

Lupinus - larval Lupine are documented larval plants for related Plebejus species; specific host records for P. neurona require verification.

Similar Taxa

Plebejus melissaFormerly considered or closely related; both occur in western North America and share similar preferences and -associated larval biology.
Lycaena speciesP. neurona was historically classified in Lycaena; shares the small and -tended larval characteristic of that .

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Taxonomic History

Plebejus neurona was originally described by Skinner in 1902. It has undergone taxonomic reclassification, previously placed in the Lycaena as Lycaena neurona. Current places it in Plebejus, though some sources may still reference the synonym.