Poladryas arachne

(W.H. Edwards, 1869)

Arachne Checkerspot

Poladryas arachne, commonly known as the Arachne Checkerspot, is a in the Nymphalidae. It belongs to a group of butterflies that includes crescents, checkerspots, and anglewings. The species was originally described as Melitaea arachne by W.H. Edwards in 1869. It is currently classified in the Poladryas.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Poladryas arachne: //ˌpɒləˈdraɪəs əˈræknɪ//

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Distribution

North America

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