Callophrys gryneus castalis
(W.H. Edwards, 1871)
Texas Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus castalis is a of juniper in the . It has been a subject of taxonomic debate regarding whether it warrants elevation to full status based on mitochondrial barcode divergence. The subspecies is associated with juniper and cedar in parts of its range. Observations are relatively sparse, with limited documentation of its biology and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Callophrys gryneus castalis: //kəˈlɒfrɪs ˈɡrɪniəs ˈkæstəlɪs//
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Distribution
Vermont and other parts of the United States; specific range boundaries poorly documented.
Similar Taxa
- Callophrys gryneus gryneusNominate ; C. g. castalis has been distinguished by genetic divergence in mitochondrial COI barcodes, though phenotypic differences require further study.
- Callophrys gryneus sivaAnother western with comparable genetic divergence that has also been proposed for elevation.
- Callophrys gryneus nelsoniWestern showing similar levels of mitochondrial divergence to C. g. castalis in barcode studies.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bug Eric: City Nature Challenge 2023 Recap
- August “jug trap” run | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: December 2020
- Performance of DNA barcodes for informing the subspecies controversy in North American populations of Callophrys gryneus (Hübner, [1819]) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)