Subspecies

Guides

Oeme rigida deserta
Oeme rigida deserta is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae, described by Casey in 1924. It belongs to the tribe Oemini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The subspecies has been documented from western North America, with specific collection records from pinyon-oak-juniper woodland habitats. It appears to be associated with dead coniferous wood, particularly Pinus edulis (Colorado pinyon pine).
Cerambycidae Cerambycinae Oemini longhorn-beetle subspecies conifer-associated new-state-record
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.
Arctic-butterfly alpine subspecies Satyrinae Nymphalidae Lepidoptera Oeneis North-America Europe Belarus high-mountain-habitat Masters-&-Sorensen-1968 limited-data
Oeneis melissa lucilla
Oeneis melissa lucilla is a subspecies of the Melissa Arctic butterfly, a member of the Satyrinae subfamily within Nymphalidae. This subspecies occurs in North America and has been documented in Russia and parts of Europe. Like other Oeneis species, it inhabits cool, often high-elevation environments. The genus Oeneis comprises Arctic and alpine butterflies adapted to cold climates, with many species showing limited dispersal capabilities.
butterfly Arctic-alpine Satyrinae Nymphalidae Oeneis subspecies
Okanagana tristis rubrobasalis
Okanagana tristis rubrobasalis is a subspecies of cicada in the family Cicadidae, described by Davis in 1926. It belongs to the diverse western North American genus Okanagana, which comprises numerous species and subspecies with restricted distributions. This subspecies is distinguished from the nominate form by coloration differences, particularly reddish markings at the base of the abdomen. It occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the western United States.
cicada Hemiptera western-North-America subspecies Okanagana
Omus californicus angustocylindricus
Narrow Night-stalking Tiger Beetle
Omus californicus angustocylindricus is a subspecies of night-stalking tiger beetle endemic to California. It is one of several subspecies within the Omus californicus complex, characterized by its narrow, elongated body form. Adults are nocturnal and difficult to observe, with activity patterns tied to seasonal conditions. Larvae construct burrows in forested habitats, typically found along logging roads or under cover objects. The subspecies is considered rare and has been documented from limited localities in northern California, particularly in Plumas County.
Coleoptera Cicindelidae tiger-beetle nocturnal California-endemic montane forest subspecies rare
Omus californicus intermedius
Intermediate Night-stalking Tiger Beetle
Omus californicus intermedius is a subspecies of night-stalking tiger beetle endemic to western North America. As a member of the genus Omus, it exhibits nocturnal adult behavior and fossorial larval habits. The subspecies was described by Leng in 1902 and occurs in the intermediate zone between the ranges of the nominate subspecies and O. c. angustocylindricus. Adults are rarely encountered due to their nocturnal activity pattern and cryptic behavior, making larval burrows the most reliable indicator of local presence.
nocturnal fossorial tiger-beetle subspecies Sierra-Nevada
Omus californicus subcylindricus
Subcylindrical Night-stalking Tiger Beetle
Omus californicus subcylindricus is a subspecies of night-stalking tiger beetle in the family Carabidae. It is one of several subspecies within the Omus californicus complex, which exhibits considerable morphological and geographic variation across its range in western North America. The subspecies was described by Nunenmacher in 1940 and is distinguished by its subcylindrical body form compared to other members of the complex.
Carabidae Cicindelinae Amblycheilini Omus tiger-beetle night-stalking-tiger-beetle California Sierra-Nevada nocturnal montane subspecies western-North-America soil-burrowing predator
Onthophagus orpheus pseudorpheus
Onthophagus orpheus pseudorpheus is a subspecies of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. As a member of the genus Onthophagus, it exhibits the characteristic tunnelling behavior and horned male morphology typical of this diverse dung beetle group. The nominate subspecies O. orpheus orpheus has been studied in urban environments, where males use their horns in combat for access to females, suggesting similar behavioral ecology may apply to this subspecies.
dung-beetle Scarabaeidae subspecies North-America
Onthophagus striatulus
Lined Dung Beetle
Onthophagus striatulus is a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly known as the Lined Dung Beetle. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from Québec, Canada. Two subspecies are recognized: Onthophagus striatulus striatulus (the nominate subspecies) and Onthophagus striatulus floridanus. As a member of the genus Onthophagus, it shares the characteristic tunneling behavior typical of this diverse group of dung beetles.
dung-beetle Scarabaeidae North-America subspecies
Oreoneta
A genus of dwarf spiders (family Linyphiidae) established in 1894, comprising approximately 30 species distributed across cold-temperate and Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Most species inhabit high-latitude or high-altitude environments. The genus was revised extensively by Saaristo & Marusik in 2004, resulting in numerous new species descriptions.
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Orwellion gibbulum arizonense
Orwellion gibbulum arizonense is a subspecies of longhorn beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the subfamily Cerambycinae. The subspecies was described by Casey in 1891 and is distributed in parts of North and Middle America. Very little specific information is documented about this particular subspecies beyond its taxonomic status and general geographic occurrence.
Cerambycidae Cerambycinae Elaphidiini Coleoptera longhorn-beetle subspecies North-America Middle-America Costa-Rica Guatemala
Osmia montana quadriceps
Osmia montana quadriceps is a subspecies of mason bee in the family Megachilidae, described by Cresson in 1878. As a member of the genus Osmia, it is a solitary bee that nests in pre-existing cavities and uses mud to construct brood cells. The subspecies is part of the North American fauna of native mason bees. Mason bees in this genus are valued as pollinators of orchard crops and wild plants, with females carrying pollen on specialized abdominal scopae rather than on leg baskets.
mason-bee solitary-bee native-bee pollinator subspecies
Osmia ribifloris biedermannii
Osmia ribifloris biedermannii is a subspecies of mason bee in the family Megachilidae. The parent species O. ribifloris has been developed as a commercially managed pollinator of highbush blueberry. As a member of the genus Osmia, it exhibits solitary nesting behavior in pre-existing cavities and provisions brood cells with pollen. This subspecies was described by Michener in 1936.
bee mason-bee solitary-bee pollinator subspecies
Pachybrachis nigricornis autolycus
Pachybrachis nigricornis autolycus is a subspecies of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1915. It belongs to the genus Pachybrachis, a group of small, often colorful leaf beetles commonly known as "scriptured leaf beetles" due to their intricate patterns. The subspecies is recognized as accepted in taxonomic databases and has been documented in North America and Middle America, with specific records from Alberta, Canada.
leaf-beetle Chrysomelidae Coleoptera subspecies North-America Middle-America
Pachybrachis nigricornis difficilis
Pachybrachis nigricornis difficilis is a subspecies of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1915. It belongs to a genus of small leaf beetles commonly known as 'scriptured leaf beetles' due to the intricate patterns often found on their elytra. The subspecies designation suggests geographic or morphological differentiation from the nominate form, though specific distinguishing characteristics remain poorly documented in available literature.
Chrysomelidae flea-beetle scriptured-leaf-beetle subspecies North-America Middle-America Alberta
Pachybrachis othonus pallidipennis
Pachybrachis othonus pallidipennis is a subspecies of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is a small leaf beetle with limited available documentation. The subspecies was described by Suffrian in 1858. Records indicate presence in North America. Specific biological details for this subspecies are poorly documented in available sources.
leaf-beetle flea-beetle Chrysomelidae subspecies data-deficient
Pachybrachis othonus sioux
Pachybrachis othonus sioux is a subspecies of case-bearing leaf beetle described by Balsbaugh in 1973. It belongs to the genus Pachybrachis, a diverse group of small, convex leaf beetles commonly known as scriptured leaf beetles. The subspecies epithet "sioux" suggests an association with the northern Great Plains region inhabited by the Sioux people. As a member of Chrysomelidae, it shares the family characteristics of herbivorous feeding and compact body form.
Chrysomelidae Pachybrachis leaf-beetle subspecies North-America Great-Plains
Pachyta lamed liturata
Pachyta lamed liturata is a subspecies of longhorned beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It belongs to a Holarctic species complex associated with coniferous forests. The parent species Pachyta lamed has a transcontinental distribution across northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. As a member of the subfamily Lepturinae, it shares the flattened body form typical of flower-visiting longhorned beetles, though specific ecological details for this subspecies remain poorly documented.
Holarctic conifer-associated Lepturinae subspecies
Papilio machaon hudsonianus
Hudsonian Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon hudsonianus is a subspecies of the Old World swallowtail, a large and distinctive butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It belongs to one of the most widespread and recognizable butterfly species in the Palearctic region. The subspecific designation indicates geographic differentiation within the broader P. machaon complex. Like other members of this species, it exhibits the characteristic tailed hindwings and bold yellow-and-black coloration typical of swallowtail butterflies. The subspecies was described by A. Clark in 1932 based on morphological distinctions from nominate populations.
Papilionidae swallowtail subspecies North-America Hudson-Bay 1932-description
Papilio machaon pikei
Pike's Old World Swallowtail
Papilio machaon pikei is a subspecies of the Old World Swallowtail, first described by Sperling in 1987. It belongs to the widespread Papilio machaon species complex, which is one of the most recognizable butterflies across the Palearctic region. The subspecific status indicates geographic variation within the broader species range, though specific distinguishing features of pikei relative to other P. machaon subspecies require detailed examination. Like other members of this species, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with larvae that feed on plants in the Apiaceae family.
Papilionidae Swallowtail Palaearctic subspecies
Paracotalpa ursina rubripennis
Paracotalpa ursina rubripennis is a subspecies of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. As a member of the genus Paracotalpa, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as June beetles or May beetles. The subspecies epithet "rubripennis" refers to reddish wing covers, suggesting distinctive coloration in the elytra. Limited specific information is available about this particular subspecies beyond its taxonomic placement.
Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Paracotalpa subspecies rubripennis
Parancistrocerus fulvipes rufovestis
Parancistrocerus fulvipes rufovestis is a subspecies of mason wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae, described by Bohart in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small solitary wasps that nest in pre-existing cavities and provision their offspring with paralyzed caterpillars. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the species P. fulvipes, with rufovestis representing a distinct population.
subspecies Hawaii endemic Eumeninae mason-wasp solitary-wasp
Paranthidium jugatorium perpictum
Paranthidium jugatorium perpictum is a subspecies of wool-carder bee in the family Megachilidae. It belongs to a genus of solitary bees known for collecting plant fibers to line their nest cells. The subspecies is endemic to central and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of Paranthidium, it is presumed to be a solitary nester, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Megachilidae Anthidiini solitary-bee endemic Mexico subspecies
Parnassius clodius strohbeeni
Strohbeen's Parnassian
Parnassius clodius strohbeeni is a subspecies of the American Apollo butterfly, a cold-adapted member of the snow Apollo genus in the swallowtail family. As part of the Parnassius clodius species complex, this subspecies inhabits high-elevation environments in western North America. The species is notable for its physiological adaptations to cold climates, with research indicating that overwintering eggs can survive temperatures as low as -30°C. Like other Parnassius species, it is considered vulnerable to climate change due to its specialized alpine habitat requirements and limited dispersal ability.
alpine cold-adapted climate-change-indicator subspecies western-North-America
Paruroctonus arenicola nudipes
Paruroctonus arenicola nudipes is a subspecies of scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. It is part of the alkali-sink specialist group within the genus Paruroctonus, which has been the focus of recent taxonomic research involving citizen science discoveries. The parent species P. arenicola was described by Haradon in 1984, with the subspecies nudipes recognized at the same time. Members of this genus are typically associated with dry, saline playa habitats in western North America.
scorpion alkali-sink playa desert nocturnal vaejovidae north-america subspecies paruroctonus haradon-1984
Pentodontini
rhinoceros beetles
Pentodontini is the most diverse tribe within the subfamily Dynastinae (rhinoceros beetles), containing over 100 genera distributed across multiple biogeographic regions. Most genera are restricted to a single biogeographic region. The tribe is characterized by substantial morphological diversity, with generic-level identification often relying on mouthpart morphology in females and secondary sexual characters (horns, claw modifications, antennal club length) in males.
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Perdita genalis genalis
Perdita genalis genalis is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1964. The genus Perdita comprises small, solitary bees that nest in soil. Members of this genus are among the smallest bees in North America. This subspecies belongs to a diverse group of native bees that play important roles as pollinators.
mining-bee solitary-bee native-bee pollinator Andrenidae Perdita Timberlake-1964 subspecies Hymenoptera North-America Middle-America
Perdita koebelei concinna
Perdita koebelei concinna is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1964. As a member of the genus Perdita, it is a small, solitary, ground-nesting bee native to North America. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological variation within P. koebelei, though specific distinguishing characteristics have not been widely documented in available literature.
Andrenidae mining-bee solitary-bee North-America subspecies
Perdita koebelei koebelei
Perdita koebelei koebelei is a subspecies of mining bee in the family Andrenidae, described by Timberlake in 1964. Like other members of the genus Perdita, this subspecies belongs to a diverse group of small, solitary, ground-nesting bees native to North America. The genus Perdita contains approximately 800 species, many of which are specialist pollinators with narrow host-plant associations.
bee mining-bee solitary-bee pollinator Hymenoptera Andrenidae Perdita North-America Timberlake-1964 subspecies
Perithous scurra pleuralis
Perithous scurra pleuralis is a subspecies of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae. As a member of the genus Perithous, it is a parasitoid wasp known to target the nests of solitary wasps, particularly those of aphid-hunting Pemphredon wasps. The species was described by Cresson in 1868.
parasitoid ichneumonidae solitary-wasp-parasite Pemphredon-parasite cuckoo-wasp-parasite biological-control subspecies
Phanogomphus cavillaris brimleyi
Brimley's Clubtail
Brimley's Clubtail is a subspecies of clubtail dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is distinguished by specific morphological traits separating it from the nominate subspecies Phanogomphus cavillaris cavillaris. The subspecies is associated with particular riverine habitats in the southeastern United States. It is relatively poorly documented compared to other clubtails, with limited observational records.
dragonfly clubtail riverine southeastern-US subspecies
Phidippus princeps pulcherrimus
Phidippus princeps pulcherrimus is a subspecies of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, described by Keyserling in 1885. It belongs to the species Phidippus princeps, a large and widespread North American jumping spider genus known for excellent vision, bold coloration, and active hunting behavior. As a subspecies, it represents a geographically distinct population within the broader species range. The parent species P. princeps exhibits strong sexual dimorphism, with males displaying more vivid coloration than females.
Salticidae jumping-spider Phidippus subspecies North-America Keyserling-1885
Philodromus infuscatus utus
Philodromus infuscatus utus is a subspecies of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae, described by Chamberlin in 1921. It belongs to the infuscatus species group, which comprises 20 species and 2 subspecies distributed across North and Central America and the West Indies. This subspecies is distinguished from the nominate P. i. infuscatus by its occurrence in the western United States, whereas the nominate form occurs in the eastern United States. The infuscatus group as a whole is endemic to the Americas with primary habitats in arid regions of the United States and Mexico.
spider Philodromidae running-crab-spider western-North-America subspecies arid-habitat infuscatus-group Chamberlin-1921
Philodromus rufus jenningsi
Philodromus rufus jenningsi is a subspecies of running crab spider described by Cutler in 2003. It belongs to the family Philodromidae, a group of active hunters that pursue prey rather than building webs. The subspecies is known from limited records in France and Korea, with the nominate form P. rufus having a much broader distribution across the Northern Hemisphere. Like other philodromids, it is likely a diurnal predator of small insects.
spider Philodromidae running-crab-spider subspecies
Philodromus rufus pacificus
Pacific running crab spider
Philodromus rufus pacificus is a subspecies of running crab spider endemic to the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It belongs to the family Philodromidae, a group known for their laterigrade leg orientation that permits sideways movement. The subspecies is distinguished from the nominate form by specific morphological traits. Running crab spiders are sit-and-wait predators that do not build webs for prey capture.
Philodromidae running-crab-spider Pacific-Northwest-endemic subspecies
Philophuga viridis amoena
Philophuga viridis amoena is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. Originally described as Cymindis amoena by LeConte in 1846, it was later transferred to the genus Philophuga. This taxon belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae, a group of small, often colorful predatory beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. As a member of the genus Philophuga, it is part of a group of beetles associated with vegetation and known for their active predatory habits.
Carabidae Lebiinae ground-beetle predatory-beetle North-America subspecies
Philophuga viridis horni
Philophuga viridis horni is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Chaudoir in 1877. It belongs to the genus Philophuga within the tribe Lebiini, a group known for their predatory habits. As a member of the subfamily Lebiinae, this taxon represents part of a diverse radiation of carabid beetles. The specific epithet "viridis" suggests green coloration, while the subspecific name "horni" honors the American entomologist George Henry Horn.
Carabidae Lebiinae ground-beetle predatory-beetle subspecies
Philotiella speciosa purisima
Philotiella speciosa purisima is a subspecies of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae (gossamer-winged butterflies). Described by Priestaf and Emmel in 1998, this taxon represents a geographically distinct population within the Philotiella speciosa species complex. The genus Philotiella is a small North American group within the diverse Lycaenidae family.
Lycaenidae Philotiella subspecies North-America Priestaf-&-Emmel-1998
Phoroctenia vittata angustipennis
Phoroctenia vittata angustipennis is a subspecies of crane fly in the family Tipulidae. It belongs to the subfamily Ctenophorinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features. The subspecies was described by Loew in 1872. Available records indicate a limited distribution in northern Europe, specifically Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
crane-fly Tipulidae Scandinavia Diptera Ctenophorinae Phoroctenia subspecies
Phyllodesma americana arizonensis
Phyllodesma americana arizonensis is a subspecies of lappet moth in the family Lasiocampidae. As a subspecies of Phyllodesma americana, it represents a southwestern population differentiated from the nominate form, though specific distinguishing characteristics are not well documented in available sources. The species belongs to a genus of moths whose larvae feed on various woody plants.
Lepidoptera Lasiocampidae lappet-moth subspecies Arizona Southwest-USA
Pimpla sodalis longigenalis
Pimpla sodalis longigenalis is a subspecies of ichneumon wasp in the family Ichneumonidae, first described by Cushman in 1920. It belongs to the genus Pimpla, a group of parasitoid wasps known for attacking moth caterpillars. The subspecific epithet "longigenalis" suggests a distinguishing feature related to antennal or genal length. The taxon is currently accepted in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF databases, with distribution records from Norway and Sweden.
ichneumonidae parasitoid hymenoptera subspecies scandinavia
Plagiostira gillettei utahensis
Plagiostira gillettei utahensis is a subspecies of katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Tinkham in 1962. It belongs to a genus characterized by large body size and brachypterous (short-winged) adults. The subspecies is distributed across the western United States including California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with arid and semi-arid habitats.
katydid Tettigoniidae Orthoptera brachypterous western-United-States desert-fauna subspecies
Platylabus opaculus americanus
Platylabus opaculus americanus is a subspecies of ichneumonid wasp described by Heinrich in 1962. It belongs to the genus Platylabus within the family Ichneumonidae, a large group of parasitoid wasps. The subspecies epithet 'americanus' suggests a North American distribution, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. Like other ichneumonids, it is presumed to be a parasitoid of other insects, but its host relationships and ecology have not been specifically studied.
ichneumonidae parasitoid subspecies taxonomic-uncertainty
Platypedia putnami keddiensis
Putnam's Cicada
Platypedia putnami keddiensis is a subspecies of Putnam's cicada, a small, slender, hairy black cicada with orange highlights and a distinctive orange pronotal collar. Unlike most cicadas, males lack timbal organs and instead produce sound through crepitation—snapping their wings together or against vegetation to create a subtle tick-ticking noise. This subspecies occurs in western North America at elevations around 6,000 feet, primarily in evergreen forest understory. Both sexes can produce sound through this wing-snapping mechanism, potentially enabling two-way acoustic communication.
cicada crepitation wing-snapper montane western-North-America sound-production subspecies
Plebejus glandon punctatus
Plebejus glandon punctatus is a subspecies of the Arctic blue butterfly, a small lycaenid found in mountainous regions of Europe. The subspecies was described by Austin in 1998 and is currently listed as taxonomically doubtful by GBIF. Like other members of the P. glandon complex, adults are associated with alpine and subalpine habitats where their caterpillars develop in association with ants.
Lycaenidae Lepidoptera Europe alpine subspecies taxonomically-doubtful
Plebejus glandon rusticus
Rustic Blue
Plebejus glandon rusticus is a subspecies of Arctic Blue butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It belongs to a genus of small, often iridescent blue butterflies commonly known as "blues." The species Plebejus glandon has a Holarctic distribution with multiple described subspecies showing regional variation. Subspecific status indicates geographic differentiation in morphology or ecology from the nominate form.
Lycaenidae Polyommatinae blue-butterfly Holarctic subspecies Plebejus
Plebejus icarioides atascadero
Plebejus icarioides atascadero is a subspecies of the boisduval's blue butterfly complex, historically classified under both Plebejus and Icaricia genera. The subspecies was described in 1998 by Emmel, Emmel, and Mattoon. Current taxonomic databases list it as a synonym of Icaricia icarioides, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in the Lycaenidae family. The broader species Icaricia icarioides is known to inhabit western North American grasslands and meadows, with larvae that associate with lupine host plants and form mutualistic relationships with Formica ants.
Lycaenidae butterfly subspecies synonym North-America
Plebejus icarioides pembina
Plebejus icarioides pembina is a subspecies of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae, historically classified within the genus Plebejus. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Cupido pembina according to GBIF taxonomy. The subspecies was described by W.H. Edwards in 1862. It represents a disjunct population of the Melissa blue complex, with the type locality in North Dakota. The species to which it belongs has been studied for its colonization of alfalfa and associated ecological interactions across the Great Basin region.
butterfly Lycaenidae Melissa-blue subspecies synonym North-Dakota disjunct-population host-evolution alfalfa
Plebejus lupini lutzi
Plebejus lupini lutzi is a subspecies of the Lupine Blue butterfly, first described by Passos in 1938. It belongs to the family Lycaenidae, commonly known as the gossamer-winged butterflies. This subspecies is part of the Plebejus genus, which includes numerous blue butterfly species found across North America. The subspecific epithet 'lutzi' honors an individual, following standard taxonomic naming conventions of the era.
butterfly Lycaenidae blue-butterfly North-America subspecies prairie-fauna
Plebejus lupini texanus
Texas Lupine Blue, Lupine Blue (Texas subspecies)
Plebejus lupini texanus is a subspecies of lupine blue butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in western North America, with records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. As a member of the Plebejus genus, it likely exhibits the typical blue butterfly characteristics of small size and association with larval host plants in the Fabaceae family, though specific details for this subspecies are limited in available sources.
Lycaenidae blue-butterfly subspecies North-America Plebejus