Poladryas

Bauer, 1961

Poladryas is a of in the , established by Bauer in 1961. The genus contains a single , Poladryas minuta, commonly known as the dotted checkerspot. Members of this genus are found in the United States and Central America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Poladryas: //pɔˈlædɹiəs//

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Distribution

United States and Central America. Specific distribution of the sole Poladryas minuta includes: Texas; Colorado ( arachne); Arizona and New Mexico (subspecies nympha and gilensis).

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Taxonomic Notes

Poladryas is a within the tribe Melitaeini. The single Poladryas minuta has five recognized : arachne, gilensis, minuta, monache, and nympha.

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