Chlosyne cyneas
(Godman & Salvin, 1878)
Black Checkerspot
Chlosyne cyneas, commonly known as the black checkerspot, is a in the Nymphalidae. It belongs to a group of butterflies often referred to as crescents, checkerspots, and anglewings. The species was originally described by Godman and Salvin in 1878, with a basionym of Phyciodes cyneas. It has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some sources listing it as a synonym of Thessalia leanira.
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How to pronounce Chlosyne cyneas: //klɒˈsaɪni ˈsɪniəs//
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Similar Taxa
- Chlosyne laciniaBoth are checkerspot butterflies in the same Chlosyne, sharing similar wing patterns and preferences in the southwestern United States.