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Hesperiinae
Grass skippers or banded skippers are butterflies of the subfamily Hesperiinae, part of the skipper family, Hesperiidae. The subfamily was established by Pierre André Latreille in 1809. Description and distribution With over 2,000 described species, this is the largest skipper butterfly subfamily and occurs worldwide except in New Zealand. About 50 percent of grass skippers live in the Neotropics. 137 species are native to North America. Around 38 species are native to Australia. Genera ''Ochlodes'' and ''Hesperia'' exist exclusively in the Holarctic. They are usually orange, rust, or brown in colour and have pointed forewings. Many species have dark markings or black stigmas on their forewings. Most members of this subfamily have an oval antenna club with an apiculus on the tip, although '' Carterocephalus'' and '' Piruna'' do not. The antennae generally has a sharp bend. Hesperiinae larvae feed on many different types of grasses and sedges and palms, though some species are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moncini
Moncini is a butterfly tribe in the skipper subfamily Hesperiinae. Genera *'' Adlerodea'' Hayward, 1940 - 4 species *'' Amblyscirtes'' Scudder, 1872 - 29 species *'' Apaustus'' Hübner, 1819 - 3 species *''Arita'' Evans, 1955 - 4 species *'' Artines'' Godman, 1901 - 10 species *'' Bruna'' Evans, 1955 *'' Callimormus'' Scudder, 1872 - 9 species *'' Cantha'' Evans, 1955 - 6 species *'' Cobalopsis'' Godman, 1900 - 16 species *'' Crinifemur viridans'' Steinhauser, 2008 *'' Cumbre'' Evans, 1955 - 3 species *'' Cymaenes'' Scudder, 1872 - 27 species *'' Dion'' Godman, 1901 - 3 species *''Enosis'' Mabille, 1889 - 12 species *'' Eprius'' (Godman, 1901) - 1 species *'' Eutocus'' Godman, 1901 - 8 species *'' Eutychide'' Godman, 1900 - 8 species *''Flaccilla'' Godman, 1901 - 1 species *'' Gallio'' (Schaus, 1902) - 1 species *''Halotus'' Godman, 1900 - 3 species *'' Igapophilus'' Mielke, 1980 - 1 species *'' Inglorius'' Austin, 1997 - 1 species *''Joanna'' Evans, 1955 - 3 species *'' Justin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skipper (butterfly)
Skippers are a family of the Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) named the Hesperiidae. Being diurnal, they are generally called butterflies. They were previously placed in a separate superfamily, Hesperioidea; however, the most recent taxonomy places the family in the superfamily Papilionoidea, the butterflies. They are named for their quick, darting flight habits. Most have their antenna tips modified into narrow, hook-like projections. Moreover, skippers mostly have an absence of wing-coupling structure available in most moths. More than 3500 species of skippers are recognized, and they occur worldwide, but with the greatest diversity in the Neotropical regions of Central and South America.Ackery et al. (1999) Description and systematics Traditionally, the Hesperiidae were placed in a monotypic superfamily Hesperioidea, because they are morphologically distinct from other Rhopalocera (butterflies), which mostly belong to the typical butterfly superfamily Papilionoidea. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baorini
Baorini is a tribe in the Hesperiinae subfamily of skipper butterflies. Genera * '' Baoris'' * '' Borbo'' * '' Brusa'' * ''Caltoris'' * ''Gegenes'' * ''Iton'' * ''Parnara'' * ''Pelopidas'' * ''Polytremis'' * ''Prusiana'' * ''Pseudoborbo'' * ''Tsukiyamaia ''Tsukiyamaia'' is a butterfly genus in the family Hesperiidae with only one species, ''Tsukiyamaia albimacula''. It is found in China (Yunnan), Myanmar ( Kachin) and Vietnam Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially the Soc ...'' * '' Zenonia'' References * , 1991: A Revision of the Genus ''Parnara'' Moore (Lepidoptera, Hesperiidae), with Special Reference to the Asian Species. ''Tyô to Ga'' 42 (3): 179-194. Full article Hesperiinae Butterfly tribes {{Hesperiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hesperiini
The Hesperiini or branded grass skippers are a tribe in the Hesperiinae subfamily of skipper butterflies. They are known as branded grass skippers because all the males in this tribe feature a black diagonal ''brand'' of scales on their forewings that exude pheromones A pheromone () is a secreted or excreted chemical factor that triggers a social response in members of the same species. Pheromones are chemicals capable of acting like hormones outside the body of the secreting individual, to affect the behavio ... to attract females. Genera References Butterfly tribes {{Hesperiini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taractrocerini
The Taractrocerini , the orange grass skippers are a tribe in the Hesperiinae subfamily of skipper butterflies. Genera *'' Arrhenes'' *''Banta'' *'' Cephrenes'' *'' Kobrona'' *'' Mimene'' *''Ocybadistes'' *'' Oriens'' *'' Pastria'' *''Potanthus ''Potanthus'' is a large genus of skipper butterflies. They are commonly known as darts. They are found from South Asia to East Asia, and down to maritime Southeast Asia (though not extending towards New Guinea). It includes about 35 species, ...'' *'' Taractrocera'' *'' Telicota'' *'' Sabera'' *'' Suniana'' Butterfly tribes {{Hesperiinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ancistroides
''Ancistroides'' is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae. Species *''Ancistroides armatus'' (Druce, 1873) *''Ancistroides folus'' (Cramer, 775 - Sri Lanka, India (South India - Saurashtra, Bombay, Ahmedabad, Madhya Pradesh, Lucknow, Calcutta, Kangara to Assam), Burma, Thailand, Indochina, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia (Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa)Hong Kong biodiversity database (Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Government of Hong Kong) *''Ancistroides gemmifer'' (Butler, 1879) *''Ancistroides longicornis'' Butler, 1874 *''Ancistroides nigrita'' (Latreille, 824 – chocolate demon *''Ancistroides stellata'' (Oberthür, 1896) - China References External links ''Ancistroides'' imagesat Consortium for the Barcode of Life The Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL) was an international initiative dedicated to supporting the development of DNA barcoding as a global standard for species identification. CBOL's Secretariat Office is hosted by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alera
''Alera'' is a Neotropical genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae. Species *''Alera furcata'' Mabille, 1891 Brazil *''Alera haworthiana'' (Swainson, 1821) – green-banded ruby-eye – Panama to south Brazil *''Alera manu'' Mielke & Casagrande, 2004 Peru, Brazil *''Alera metallica'' (Riley, 1921) Brazil *''Alera romeroi'' Mielke & Casagrande, 2004 Venezuela *''Alera vulpina ''Alera'' is a Neotropical The Neotropical realm is one of the eight biogeographic realms constituting Earth's land surface. Physically, it includes the tropical terrestrial ecoregions of the Americas and the entire South American temperat ...'' (C. & R. Felder, 1867) Colombia References External links Natural History Museum Lepidoptera genus database Erionotini Hesperiidae of South America Hesperiidae genera {{Erionotini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actinor
''Actinor radians'', the veined dart,Markku Savela's website on Lepidopter/ref> is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae, ''Actinor'' being a monotypic Himalayan genus.Brower, Andrew V. Z. 2007. Actinor Watson 1893. Actinor radians (Moore 1878). Version 4 March 2007 (under construction)in The Tree of Life Web Project. Description Wingspan of 1.5 inches. Distribution The butterfly occurs from Chitral to Kumaon in the Himalayas up to . Status It is not rare. Cited references See also *Hesperiidae *List of butterflies of India (Hesperiinae) *List of butterflies of India (Hesperiidae) India has a rich biodiversity of butterflies, of which skippers are a well represented family. Of the seven subfamilies belonging to the family Hesperiidae, four are found in India, comprising a total of 223 species of 74 genera and these are l ... References * * * Tree of Life Web Projec * {{Taxonbar, from1=Q18578573, from2=Q1761371 Erionotini Butterflies of Asia Monotypi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acleros
''Acleros'' is an Afrotropical genus of skippers. Species *'' Acleros bibundica'' Strand, 1913 *'' Acleros leucopyga'' (Mabille, 1877) *'' Acleros mackenii'' (Trimen, 1868) *'' Acleros neavei'' Evans, 1937 *'' Acleros nigrapex'' Strand, 1913 *'' Acleros ploetzi'' Mabille, 1889 *'' Acleros sparsum'' Druce, 1909 ''Acleros bala'' described by Berger from Ghana is a manuscript name. ReferencesNatural History Museum Lepidoptera genus database External links Erionotini Hesperiidae ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acada
''Acada'' is an Afrotropical genus of skippers. Species *'' Acada annulifer'' (Holland, 1292) *'' Acada biseriata'' (Mabille, 1393) References External links Natural History Museum Lepidoptera genus database s Erionotini Hesperiidae genera {{Erionotini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acerbas (skipper)
''Acerbas'' is an Indomalayan genus of skipper butterflies. Species Species in ''Acerbas'' are: * '' Acerbas anthea'' (Hewitson, 1868) (Burma to Malaya, Java, Cambodia, Luzon) * '' Acerbas azona'' (Hewitson, 1866) (Celebes) * '' Acerbas duris'' (Mabille, 1883) (Philippines) * '' Acerbas latefascia'' de Jong, 1982 (Celebes) * '' Acerbas martini'' (Distant & Pryer, 1887) (Philippines) * '' Acerbas nitidifasciata'' Elwes & Edwards, 1897 * '' Acerbas selta'' Evans, 1949 (Borneo) * '' Acerbas suttoni'' Russel, 1984 (Celebes) Biology ''Acerbas anthea'' larvae feed on ''Calamus Calamus may refer to: Botany and zoology * ''Calamus'' (fish), a genus of fish in the family Sparidae * ''Calamus'' (palm), a genus of rattan palms * Calamus, the hollow shaft of a feather, also known as the quill * '' Acorus calamus'', the swe ...''.Robinson, G. S., P. R. Ackery, I. J. Kitching, G. W. Beccaloni & L. M. Hernández, 2010. HOSTS - A Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants. Natural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family (taxonomy), family. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. ''Panthera leo'' (lion) and ''Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus ''Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomy (biology), taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
