Chlorostrymon simaethis sarita
(Skinner, 1895)
Sarita Hairstreak
Chlorostrymon simaethis sarita is a of in the Lycaenidae, historically described from Baja California. It is currently treated as a synonym under Chlorostrymon simaethis, though some sources maintain it as a valid subspecies. The name honors its type locality and has been subject to taxonomic revision.
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Distribution
Baja California, Mexico. The type locality and primary documented range is restricted to this region, with records specifically from the Cape District of Baja California.
Misconceptions
The taxonomic status of this entity is contested. GBIF treats Chlorostrymon simaethis sarita as a synonym of Chlorostrymon simaethis, while iNaturalist and NCBI maintain it as a valid . This reflects ongoing uncertainty in lycaenid rather than resolved classification.