Cercyonis meadii alamosa
Cercyonis meadii alamosa is a of the Mead's satyr (Cercyonis meadii), a member of the Nymphalidae. The C. meadii is considered endangered in Missouri, where the nominate subspecies occurs. The subspecies epithet "alamosa" suggests an association with the Alamosa region of Colorado, though specific distinguishing characteristics from other subspecies remain undocumented in available sources. Like other Cercyonis species, are likely active during late summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cercyonis meadii alamosa: //sɜːrˈsaɪ.ənɪs ˈmiː.aɪdi ˌæl.əˈmoʊ.sə//
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Distribution
The epithet "alamosa" indicates association with the Alamosa area in Colorado; however, precise geographic range boundaries relative to other C. meadii subspecies are not established in available literature. The Cercyonis meadii has been documented in Missouri and other central North American locations.
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Conservation context
The nominate Cercyonis meadii meadii is described as endangered in Missouri, with the author noting it as one of the remaining unlocated in a personal survey of the state's 16 native Asclepias species. This suggests the species significant conservation challenges, though the status of C. m. alamosa specifically is not addressed.
Taxonomic uncertainty
Available sources provide minimal information distinguishing C. m. alamosa from other of C. meadii. The iNaturalist record shows 9 observations but provides no descriptive summary. The subspecies may represent a geographically isolated , but formal diagnostic features are not documented in the provided context.