Erora quaderna

(Hewitson, 1868)

Arizona hairstreak

Erora quaderna, commonly known as the Arizona , is a in the Lycaenidae. It is native to North America. The species was first described by William Chapman Hewitson in 1868 under the basionym Thecla quaderna. Two are recognized: E. q. quaderna and E. q. sanfordi.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Erora quaderna: /ɛˈroʊrə ˈkwɑːdɜrnə/

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Distribution

North America. The specific range within North America is not detailed in available sources, though the suggests association with Arizona or the southwestern United States.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Thecla quaderna by Hewitson in 1868 before transfer to Erora.

Subspecies

Erora quaderna quaderna (nominate ) and Erora quaderna sanfordi dos Passos, 1940.

Cataloging Numbers

MONA or Hodges number: 4350.

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