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Grizzled Skipper
''Pyrgus'' is a genus in the skippers butterfly family, Hesperiidae, known as the grizzled skippers. The name "checkered" or "chequered skipper" may also be applied to some species, but also refers to species in the genera '' Burnsius'' and '' Carterocephalus''. They occur in the Holarctic with an additional group of species extending to the Neotropic. In 2019, most of the species of ''Pyrgus'' found in the North, Central, or South America were moved to the genera '' Burnsius'', ''Chirgus'', and '' Heliopetes''. The remaining ''Pyrgus'' species found in the New World are ''Pyrgus centaureae'', ''ruralis'', ''scriptura'', and ''xanthus''. Species These species belong to the genus ''Pyrgus'': * '' Pyrgus accretus'' (Verity, 1925) * '' Pyrgus alpinus'' Erschoff, 1874 * '' Pyrgus alveus'' (Hübner, 1803) (large grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus andromedae'' (Wallengren, 1853) (Alpine grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus armoricanus'' (Oberthur, 1910) (oberthür's grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grizzled Skipper
''Pyrgus'' is a genus in the skippers butterfly family, Hesperiidae, known as the grizzled skippers. The name "checkered" or "chequered skipper" may also be applied to some species, but also refers to species in the genera '' Burnsius'' and '' Carterocephalus''. They occur in the Holarctic with an additional group of species extending to the Neotropic. In 2019, most of the species of ''Pyrgus'' found in the North, Central, or South America were moved to the genera '' Burnsius'', ''Chirgus'', and '' Heliopetes''. The remaining ''Pyrgus'' species found in the New World are ''Pyrgus centaureae'', ''ruralis'', ''scriptura'', and ''xanthus''. Species These species belong to the genus ''Pyrgus'': * '' Pyrgus accretus'' (Verity, 1925) * '' Pyrgus alpinus'' Erschoff, 1874 * '' Pyrgus alveus'' (Hübner, 1803) (large grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus andromedae'' (Wallengren, 1853) (Alpine grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus armoricanus'' (Oberthur, 1910) (oberthür's grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Cacaliae
The Dusky Grizzled Skipper (''Pyrgus cacaliae'') is a species of skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae). Description ''Pyrgus cacaliae'' is comparatively large and the white spots on the upper side of the forewing are greatly reduced. The hind wing underside has a faded olive-green color with a long and a short point on the inner edge (similar to an exclamation mark). This feature also shows ''Pyrgus andromedae'', but in ''Pyrgus cacaliae'' it does not stand out so clearly from the subsurface. Also the Alpine grizzled skipper is usually encountered at lower altitudes. It can also be distinguished by the smaller, fainter pale markings on the forewing and the less bold markings on the underwing. In cases of doubt, a genital examination is essential for a reliable determination. Both sexes have the same markings, but the males are slightly darker in color. The caterpillar is usually dark in color with a darker topline. In ex ovo breeding, clay-yellow colored caterpillars were oft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Nepalensis
''Pyrgus'' is a genus in the skippers butterfly family, Hesperiidae, known as the grizzled skippers. The name "checkered" or "chequered skipper" may also be applied to some species, but also refers to species in the genera '' Burnsius'' and '' Carterocephalus''. They occur in the Holarctic with an additional group of species extending to the Neotropic. In 2019, most of the species of ''Pyrgus'' found in the North, Central, or South America were moved to the genera '' Burnsius'', ''Chirgus'', and '' Heliopetes''. The remaining ''Pyrgus'' species found in the New World are ''Pyrgus centaureae'', ''ruralis'', ''scriptura'', and ''xanthus''. Species These species belong to the genus ''Pyrgus'': * '' Pyrgus accretus'' (Verity, 1925) * '' Pyrgus alpinus'' Erschoff, 1874 * '' Pyrgus alveus'' (Hübner, 1803) (large grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus andromedae'' (Wallengren, 1853) (Alpine grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus armoricanus'' (Oberthur, 1910) (oberthür's grizzled skipper) * ''Pyrgu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Melotis
''Pyrgus melotis'', the Aegean skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It was described by Philogène Auguste Joseph Duponchel in 1832. It is found in the Caucasus, Transcaucasia, Asia Minor, Greece and the Middle East. It is a member of the ''Pyrgus malvae'' (grizzled skipper) species complex but separated by significant reproductive isolation mechanisms. The habitat consists of grasslands and slopes. The length of the forewings is 11–15 mm. It is characterized by the underside of the hindwings, which is cream-coloured, thus obscuring the markings; the spots on the upperside, especially those of the forewings, are generally large and square. Adults are on wing from April to June and again from July to September in two or sometimes three generations per year. Larvae have been recorded feeding on ''Rubus ''Rubus'' is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae, with over 1,350 species. Raspberries, black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Malvoides
''Pyrgus malvoides'', the Southern Grizzled Skipper, is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). Description The wingspan of this butterfly is 24–26 mm. ''Pyrgus malvoides'' cannot be distinguished from '' Pyrgus malvae'' by external characteristics, but this is quite possible on the basis of the genital structures. From the other species of the genus '' Pyrgus'', both species can be clearly differentiated by the presence of the mostly clear submarginal points on the upper side of the wing. Range ''Pyrgus malvoides'' is distributed from Portugal and Spain via southern and central France, southern Switzerland (south of the main Alpine ridge) and Austria (Vorarlberg, Tyrol) to Italy and Istria. Habitat According to previous knowledge, ''Pyrgus malvoides'' colonizes various fresh and above all moist habitats in the Alps if these have structures that are favorable to the microclimate, such as open ground on gravel, rocks, obstructions from cattle kicking or erosion, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Malvae
''Pyrgus malvae'', the grizzled skipper, is a butterfly species from the family Hesperiidae. It is a small skipper (butterfly) with a chequered pattern on its wings that appears to be black and white. This butterfly can be found throughout Europe and is common in central and southern regions of England. The butterfly prefers three major types of habitat: woodland, grassland, and industrial. Referenced as a superspecies, ''Pyrgus malvae'' includes three semispecies: ''malvae'', ''malvoides'', and ''melotis''. Eggs are laid on plants that will provide warmth and proper nutrition for development. As larvae, their movement is usually restricted to a single plant, on which they will build tents, unless they move onto a second host plant. Larvae then spin cocoons, usually on the last host plant they have occupied, where they remain until spring. Upon emerging as adult butterflies, grizzled skippers are quite active during the day and tend to favour blue or violet-coloured plants for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Maculatus
''Pyrgus maculatus'' is an eastern Palearctic butterfly in the family Hesperiidae and subfamily Pyrginae. The species was first described by Otto Vasilievich Bremer and William Grey in 1853.Bremer & Grey (185). "Diagnoses de Lépidopterères nouveaux, trouvés par Mm. Tatarinoff et Gaschkewitch aux environs de Pekin in Motschulsky". ''Études d'Entomologie''. 1: 58-67. It is found in South Siberia (Altai to Ussuri) and Japan. The larva feeds on ''Spiraea'' species (including ''Spiraea ussuriensis'' and ''Spiraea media'') and ''Potentilla ''Potentilla'' is a genus containing over 300Guillén, A., et al. (2005)Reproductive biology of the Iberian species of ''Potentilla'' L. (Rosaceae).''Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid'' 1(62) 9–21. species of annual, biennial and perenni ... freyniana''. Subspecies *''P. m. maculatus'' *''P. m. bocki'' (Oberthür, 1912) *''P. m. thibetanus'' (Oberthür, 1891) (west China) References Pyrgus Butterflies described in 1853 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Jupei
''Pyrgus jupei'', the Caucasian skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It was described by Buchard Alberti in 1967. It is found in the Caucasus, Turkey and northern Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni .... The habitat consists of alpine and subalpine meadow belts. Adults are on wing from the end of June to August. References Butterflies of Turkey External links Butterfly Conservation Armenia Butterflies described in 1967 Pyrgus {{Pyrginae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Foulquieri
Foulquier's grizzled skipper (''Pyrgus bellieri'', syn. ''P. foulquieri'') is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It has a limited distribution in central and southern France and adjacent areas of Spain and Italy and also Corsica. Within this range it can be quite common. As with other ''Pyrgus'' species, this is very difficult to identify in the field. It is often paler than most of its congeners with a yellowish suffusion, especially in the female. The hindwings usually have pale markings forming a continuous band. The wingspan is 26–30 mm. The adults are on the wing in July and August. The larva A larva (; plural larvae ) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle. ...l food plant is '' Potentilla''. The species name honours Gedeon Foulquier. References *Whalley, Paul - Mitchell Beaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Cirsii
The Cinquefoil Skipper (''Pyrgus cirsii'') is a species of skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae). Description This species has a wingspan of 26–28 mm and, typically of its genus, can be very difficult to identify in the field. ''Pyrgus cirsii'' is a medium-sized skipper. There is basically a possibility of confusion with other species of the genus '' Pyrgus'', in particular with '' Pyrgus armoricanus''. Characteristic of ''Pyrgus cirsii'' is a large square discoidal spot on the upper side of the forewing and almost always a second point-like mark over the basal spot on the upper side of the forewing. The hind wing underside is often ocher to reddish brown and stands out from other species of the genus. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Carline Skipper (''P. carlinae'') as the two are known to interbreed where their ranges overlap in the Alps but can usually be recognised by the prominent squarish, rather than c-shaped, white spot near the costa of the forewi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Cinarae
The sandy grizzled skipper (''Pyrgus cinarae'') is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It has a restricted range in southeastern Europe with a small relict population in central Spain. As with many ''Pyrgus'' species, this can be difficult to identify in the field. It is quite large for the genus (wingspan 30–32 mm) and the underside of the hindwings are usually paler olive-brown than most of its congeners with large white markings but identification generally requires scrutiny in the hand. The adults are usually seen flying in June but very little else is known about the ecology of this species and the larva A larva (; plural larvae ) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle. ...l food plant is unknown. References *Whalley, Paul - Mitchell Beazley Guide to Butterflies (1981, reprinted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgus Centralitaliae
''Pyrgus'' is a genus in the skippers butterfly family, Hesperiidae, known as the grizzled skippers. The name "checkered" or "chequered skipper" may also be applied to some species, but also refers to species in the genera '' Burnsius'' and '' Carterocephalus''. They occur in the Holarctic with an additional group of species extending to the Neotropic. In 2019, most of the species of ''Pyrgus'' found in the North, Central, or South America were moved to the genera '' Burnsius'', ''Chirgus'', and '' Heliopetes''. The remaining ''Pyrgus'' species found in the New World are ''Pyrgus centaureae'', ''ruralis'', ''scriptura'', and ''xanthus''. Species These species belong to the genus ''Pyrgus'': * '' Pyrgus accretus'' (Verity, 1925) * '' Pyrgus alpinus'' Erschoff, 1874 * '' Pyrgus alveus'' (Hübner, 1803) (large grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus andromedae'' (Wallengren, 1853) (Alpine grizzled skipper) * '' Pyrgus armoricanus'' (Oberthur, 1910) (oberthür's grizzled skipper) * ''Pyrgu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
