Cabares
Godman & Salvin, 1894
Species Guides
1Cabares is a of in the Hesperiidae, Eudaminae. The genus is distributed across the Neotropical region, with found from southern North America through Central America to South America. Cabares potrillo is the most widespread species, ranging from South Texas to Rica and throughout the Greater Antilles.
Pronunciation
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Identification
of Cabares can be distinguished from other Eudaminae by genitalic characters; external is similar to related . Cabares potrillo has two recognized : the nominate form and C. p. reducta, which is restricted to Venezuela and differs in wing pattern reduction.
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Distribution
Neotropical region. Cabares potrillo occurs from South Texas through Central America to Rica, including the Greater Antilles; C. p. reducta is known from Venezuela. Cabares rinta is known from Argentina.
Similar Taxa
- Other Eudaminae generaExternal is similar; genitalic dissection is required for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic history
Cabares was described by Godman & Salvin in 1894. The has been placed in Eudaminae; some older sources may list it in Pyrginae.
Species diversity
Only two are currently recognized: Cabares potrillo (1857) and Cabares rinta (1952).