Satyrium auretorum
(Boisduval, 1852)
Gold-hunter's Hairstreak
Satyrium auretorum, known as the gold-hunter's , is a of in the Lycaenidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species has three recognized : S. a. auretorum, S. a. fumosum, and S. a. spadix. Its MONA/Hodges number is 4286.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Satyrium auretorum: /səˈtɪriəm ɔːˈrɛtɒrum/
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada; Vermont, United States.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Satyrium auretorum auretorum (Boisduval, 1852); Satyrium auretorum fumosum J. Emmel & Mattoni, 1990; and Satyrium auretorum spadix (Hy. Edwards, 1881).
Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists this name as a synonym of Satyrium calanus, though NCBI and iNaturalist treat it as a valid . The taxonomic status of this entity appears to be under debate.