Euphydryas chalcedona a paradoxa
Euphydryas chalcedona a paradoxa is a of the variable checkerspot , a member of the Nymphalidae . The Euphydryas chalcedona occurs in western North America, with subspecies showing geographic variation in appearance and distribution. Like other checkerspots, this is associated with specific plant relationships and has been subject to conservation concern due to pressures. The subspecies epithet 'a paradoxa' suggests anomalous or unusual characteristics compared to the nominate form.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euphydryas chalcedona a paradoxa: /juːˈfaɪdrɪəs kælˈsiːdənə ə pærəˈdɒksə/
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