''Hyalothyrus'' is a genus of skippers in the family

Hesperiidae 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 ...

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Entheini The Eudaminae are a subfamily of skipper butterflies (family Hesperiidae). Their original type genus ''Eudamus'' is today a junior synonym of ''Urbanus''. They are largely found in the Neotropics, with some extending into temperate North America ...

Species

*'' Hyalothyrus infernalis'' (Moschler, 1877) French Guiana, Suriname *'' Hyalothyrus infa'' Evans, 1952 Colombia, Brazil (Amazonas) *'' Hyalothyrus leucomelas'' (Geyer, 832 Brazil (Amazonas) *'' Hyalothyrus mimicus'' Mabille & Boullet, 1919 Peru *'' Hyalothyrus neleus'' (Linnaeus, 1758) **''H. neleus neleus'' (Linnaeus, 1758) Peru **''H. neleus pemphigargyra'' (Mabille, 1888) Mexico, Panama, Colombia *'' Hyalothyrus neda'' Evans, 1952 Bolivia *'' Hyalothyrus nitocris'' (Stoll,

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Suriname

Habitats

''Hyalothyrus neleus'' is restricted to primary rainforest at altitudes between sea level and about 800 metres.

Lifecycle

''H. neleus'' caterpillars feed on '' Inga'' ( Fabaceae ) and are a dirty greenish colour, with a series of prominent pale green spots along the sides, and a large shiny reddish brown head. The internal organs and digestive system are clearly visible through the translucent skin. There is no information about the pupa, but in common with other Pyrgine skippers it is likely to be dark and smooth, with the wing cases in a contrasting tone or colour.

Adult behaviour

Adults of ''H. neleus'' are social and primarily active at dusk, or on overcast days. Learn about butterflies
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References

Natural History Museum Lepidoptera genus database
Eudaminae Hesperiidae genera Taxa named by Paul Mabille {{Hesperiidae-stub