Chlosyne palla altasierra

J.Emmel, T.Emmel & Mattoon, 1998

High Sierra Checkerspot

Chlosyne palla altasierra is a of checkerspot in the Nymphalidae, described by Emmel, Emmel & Mattoon in 1998. It is known by the High Sierra Checkerspot. The subspecies is recognized as valid and accepted in taxonomic databases. As a member of the Chlosyne, it belongs to a group of butterflies commonly known as crescents and checkerspots, which are characterized by their orange and black patterned wings.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chlosyne palla altasierra: /ˈkloʊsaɪni ˈpalə æltəˈsjɛrə/

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Distribution

North America. The epithet 'altasierra' suggests an association with high Sierra regions, likely referring to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California.

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