Aguna mcguirei
Grishin, 2023
McGuire's Aguna
Aguna mcguirei is a of in the Hesperiidae, described by Grishin in 2023. It is a recently described species within the Aguna, a group of neotropical skippers. The species is named in honor of an individual with the surname McGuire. As a newly described , detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aguna mcguirei: /əˈɡuːnə məˈɡwaɪəraɪ/
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Distribution
Based on the limited iNaturalist observation data (26 records), the appears to occur in the southern United States and potentially adjacent Mexico, consistent with the distribution pattern of other Aguna species. Precise range boundaries remain undefined due to the recent description.
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Taxonomic history
Aguna mcguirei was described in 2023 by Nick V. Grishin, making it one of the most recently described in the Aguna. The genus Aguna previously contained fewer recognized species, and recent taxonomic revisions using molecular and morphological data have split several cryptic species.
Data limitations
As a described in 2023, peer-reviewed literature on Aguna mcguirei is extremely limited. Most available information derives from taxonomic databases and citizen science observations. Biological and ecological data await formal study.