Oeneis uhleri reinthali
Brown, 1953
Oeneis uhleri reinthali is a of the Uhler's Arctic , a member of the Satyrinae within Nymphalidae. This subspecies occurs in the western interior of North America, specifically in the prairie provinces of Canada. Like other Oeneis , it is associated with high-elevation or northern and has a adapted to cooler climates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oeneis uhleri reinthali: /ˈiː.nis ˈʌlˌhaɪ ˈraɪnˌθæl.i/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Oeneis uhleri by geographic distribution in the Canadian prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba). The nominate subspecies O. u. uhleri occurs in the Rocky Mountains and western regions. Typical Oeneis includes rounded wings with cryptic brown coloration, often with eyespots on the wing margins. Specific diagnostic features for this subspecies are not well documented in available sources.
Habitat
Prairie and grassland in the Canadian interior; associated with open, sunny environments at moderate elevations.
Distribution
Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. Records indicate presence in the prairie provinces, distinct from the montane distribution of other .
Seasonality
fly in late spring to early summer; typical for high-latitude and high-elevation Oeneis which have a single and overwinter as larvae.
Diet
Larvae feed on grasses and sedges; specific plants for this are not documented. do not feed.
Life Cycle
Holometabolous with complete . Overwinters as larva. Single brooded () with emerging in late spring to early summer.
Ecological Role
as ; larval herbivore on grasses. Part of prairie as prey for birds and other .
Human Relevance
Subject of entomological study and watching; contributes to understanding of -level variation and prairie biodiversity. No documented economic importance.
Similar Taxa
- Oeneis uhleri uhleriNominate occurring in Rocky Mountains and western North America; distinguished by geography and potentially wing pattern details
- Oeneis nevadensisAnother Arctic occurring in western North America; similar preferences but distinct species with different distribution
- Other Oeneis speciesShare similar cryptic brown coloration, rounded wings with eyespots, and high-elevation/northern preferences