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Oeneis jutta ascerta
Oeneis jutta ascerta is a subspecies of Arctic butterfly in the genus Oeneis, described by Masters and Sorensen in 1968. Like other members of the genus Oeneis, it is associated with high mountain and alpine habitats. 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.