Callophrys gryneus thornei
(J.Brown, 1983)
Juniper Hairstreak, Thorne's Juniper Hairstreak
Callophrys gryneus thornei is a of juniper in the . It is currently considered a synonym of Callophrys thornei. The is associated with juniper and has been documented in North America. Like other members of the gryneus complex, likely feed on nectar from various flowers and feed on juniper species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Callophrys gryneus thornei: /ˌkæloʊˈfraɪs ˈɡraɪniəs ˈθɔːrnaɪ/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Callophrys gryneusThe nominate ; thornei was originally described as distinct but is now synonymized under the broader gryneus complex or recognized as Callophrys thornei
- Callophrys affinisAnother green in the same , with which it may be confused; affinis has been documented from Colorado and differs in distribution and possibly preferences