Callophrys gryneus chalcosiva

Clench, 1981

Great Basin Juniper Hairstreak

A of juniper hairstreak in the Lycaenidae. Records indicate occurrence in the Great Basin region of western North America. The is currently recognized as a synonym under the Mitoura by some authorities, though iNaturalist maintains it under Callophrys. Observations are relatively sparse, with limited published ecological data available.

Juniper Hairstreak butterfly (Mitoura gryneus chalcosiva) on Steens Mountain (14398566480) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Callophrys gryneus chalcosiva: /kæˈlɒfrɪs ˈɡraɪniəs ˌkælkəˈsaɪvə/

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Distribution

Great Basin region of western North America. Specific records include Vermont (US) and broader US distribution, though precise range boundaries are poorly documented.

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