[TN-Butterflies] Celastrina confusion

  • From: kjchilds <kjchilds@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: TN Butterflies <TN-Butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:03:59 -0800 (PST)

While trying to help someone with the differences between Summer and Spring 
Azures and also with some of the forms of Springs Azures, I've come across a 
lot of conflicting information. The NABA only lists 3 species of Celastrina 
while others say there are 8 or 9. Looking through BugGuide there is 
conflicting info depending on which page you're on. Here's what they say on the 
main Celastrina page.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/223 

Note the last line in the Remarks section. Obviously Harry Pavulaan strongly 
disagrees with the NABA. 

What is the current thinking regarding Celastrina  spp. in Tennessee? 

Ken Childs
Henderson, TN
Chester County

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