2,156 observationsExtinct
Karner Blue
Plebejus samuelis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Plebejus
About
The Karner blue (Plebejus melissa samuelis) is an endangered subspecies of small blue butterfly found in some Great Lakes states, small areas of New Jersey, the Capital District region of New York, and southern New Hampshire, where it is the official state butterfly. The butterfly, whose life cycle depends on the wild blue lupine flower (Lupinus perennis), was classified as an endangered species in the United States in 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Karner Blue is Plebejus samuelis.
- Karner Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Karner Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Karner Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
- Karner Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Karner Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Karner Blue belongs to the genus Plebejus.