Callophrys sheridanii newcomeri
Clench, 1963
Newcomer's Hairstreak
A of Sheridan's Hairstreak, Newcomer's is a small lycaenid to specific regions of western North America. The subspecies was described by Clench in 1963 and is currently recognized as a synonym of the nominate form in some taxonomic treatments. Like other Callophrys hairstreaks, likely exhibit the characteristic greenish or grayish coloration typical of the .
Identification
Distinguished from other Callophrys hairstreaks by subtle differences in wing pattern and coloration, though specific diagnostic features for this are not well documented in available sources. The -level characters include small size, hindwing tail projection, and undersurface pattern of gray-green with darker postmedian lines.
Habitat
Associated with juniper and cedar woodlands, typical of Callophrys gryneus group hairstreaks.
Distribution
Western North America; precise range boundaries for this are not clearly established in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- Callophrys gryneusJuniper Hairstreak shares similar preferences and appearance; distinguished by distribution and subtle wing pattern differences
- Callophrys sheridanii sheridaniiNominate ; differences between subspecies are subtle and may involve distribution and minor coloration variations