Oeneis jutta ascerta

Masters & Sorensen, 1968

Oeneis jutta ascerta is a of Arctic in the Oeneis, described by Masters and Sorensen in 1968. Like other members of the genus Oeneis, it is associated with high mountain and alpine . The subspecies is part of a group of butterflies commonly known as "Arctics" that occur across western North America, Canada, and Alaska. Oeneis jutta ascerta has been documented in both North America and parts of Europe, including Belarus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oeneis jutta ascerta: /ˈiː.naɪs ˈjʊt.ta əˈskɜːr.ta/

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Distribution

North America; Europe including Belarus; European Union; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China).

Similar Taxa

Oeneis nevadensisAnother Oeneis found at southern range limits in high mountain areas; both share alpine preferences.
Oeneis jutta juttaNominate of the same ; geographic separation is the primary distinguishing factor.

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by Masters & Sorensen in 1968. A publication titled ': Oeneis jutta ascerta Masters & Sorensen' exists in The Journal of Research on the Lepidoptera (DOI: 10.5962/p.333612), but the abstract content was not available in the provided sources.

Collection Context

The Oeneis (Arctics) has been noted as a favorite of lepidopterists due to their association with high mountain hiking areas. However, specific behavioral or ecological traits of O. j. ascerta versus other Oeneis remain poorly documented in available literature.