Codatractus
Lindsey, 1921
long-tailed skippers
Species Guides
3- Codatractus alcaeus(White-crescent Longtail)
- Codatractus arizonensis(Arizona skipper)
- Codatractus valeriana
Codatractus is a of in the Hesperiidae, Eudaminae. It comprises approximately 13 distributed across the Neotropical and Nearctic regions. The genus was established by Lindsey in 1921. Several species possess distinctive long hindwing tails characteristic of the Eudaminae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Codatractus: /koʊ.dəˈtræktəs/
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Identification
in this are distinguished by the presence of elongated hindwing tails, a defining trait of the Eudaminae. Codatractus arizonensis, the Arizona skipper, is recognized by its dark brown coloration with pale markings and occurs in the southwestern United States. Codatractus alcaeus, the white-crescent longtail, displays a prominent white crescent marking on the hindwing. Specific identification to species level requires examination of genitalia and wing pattern details.
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Distribution
The occurs from the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas) through Mexico and Central America to South America, including Colombia, Brazil (Amazonas), Paraguay, and Argentina. Individual show more restricted ranges: C. arizonensis is found in the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico; C. bryaxis ranges from Mexico to Guatemala; C. imalena occurs from Rica to Colombia and Brazil; C. aminias is known from Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Similar Taxa
- UrbanusAlso in Eudaminae with long hindwing tails; Codatractus differs in genitalia structure and specific wing pattern elements, particularly the configuration of pale markings on the hindwing underside.
- ChioidesShares the long-tailed skipper ; Codatractus generally lack the bold white stripes on the forewing seen in Chioides albofasciatus.