Oeneis jutta balder
(Guérin-Méneville, 1832)
Oeneis jutta balder is a of in the . It belongs to the Oeneis, a group associated with high mountain across western North America, Canada, and Alaska. The subspecific name has been attributed to both Guérin-Méneville (1832) and (1837) in different sources, reflecting taxonomic complexity. Distribution records indicate presence in Europe, Belarus, and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oeneis jutta balder: //ˈiː.nis ˈjut.ta ˈbal.dɛr//
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Habitat
High mountain areas, based on -level association with alpine and subalpine environments.
Distribution
Recorded as present in Europe, European Union, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Belarus. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in these regions.
More Details
Taxonomic Authorship Discrepancy
Sources differ on the original author and date: GBIF lists (Guérin-Méneville, 1832), while Catalogue of Life lists (, 1837). The epithet also varies slightly between 'balder' and 'balderi' across sources.
Observation Records
iNaturalist reports 4 observations for Oeneis jutta balderi, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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