Yellow-dotted Alpine, Theano Alpine (Erebia pawloskii)

The English name of this taxon was based on old taxonomy when the North American populations were considered to be the same species as the European populations (Erebia theano). The North American populations have since been elevated to their own distinct species, but the English name hasn't been updated by NABA or iNaturalist yet. Yellow-dotted Alpine has been proposed as a new, better name for "our" Theano Alpines, and I agree.
Yellow-dotted Alpine, Theano Alpine (Erebia pawloskii)
Beartooth Pleateau, Park Co., WY
22 July 2023
Yellow-dotted Alpine, Theano Alpine (Erebia pawloskii)
Rock Creek, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, Park Co., WY
22 July 2023
Yellow-dotted Alpine, Theano Alpine (Erebia pawloskii)
Beartooth Pleateau, Park Co., WY
22 July 2023
Yellow-dotted Alpine, Theano Alpine (Erebia pawloskii)
Beartooth Pleateau, Park Co., WY
22 July 2023

When alpines land, they often drop well into the vegetation, making photography a test of one's patience and persistence!


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