Euphydryas anicia brucei

(W.H. Edwards, 1888)

Bruce's checkerspot

Euphydryas anicia brucei is a of checkerspot in the . Historically treated under the Occidryas, it is now classified within Euphydryas. The subspecies is associated with montane in western North America. Like other Euphydryas , it likely has a complex involving specific larval plants and nectar sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euphydryas anicia brucei: /juːˈfaɪdrɪəs əˈnɪʃə ˈbruːsiː/

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Distribution

Western North America; associated with montane regions. Historical records and taxonomic treatments place this in areas corresponding to the broader range of Euphydryas anicia.

Similar Taxa

Euphydryas anicia cloudcroftiAnother of Euphydryas anicia, specifically mentioned from the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico and noted as potentially endangered; differs in geographic distribution and potentially in specificity
Euphydryas anicia aniciaNominate ; geographic separation and potential differences in associations and preferences

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Taxonomic note

The GBIF match indicates this is currently treated as a synonym under Occidryas anicia, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate regarding generic placement. iNaturalist and other sources maintain it within Euphydryas. The Occidryas was historically used for certain North checkerspot but has been synonymized with Euphydryas in many modern treatments.

Conservation context

Related Euphydryas anicia cloudcrofti (Sacramento Mountains checkerspot) has been proposed for listing, suggesting that E. a. brucei and other members of this may warrant attention depending on status and threats.