Codatractus arizonensis
(Skinner, 1905)
Arizona skipper
Codatractus arizonensis, commonly known as the Arizona skipper, is a of dicot in the Hesperiidae. The species was first described by Skinner in 1905, originally as a of Heteropia melon. It is distributed across North America and Central America. As a member of the Pyrginae , it belongs to a group of skippers characterized by their rapid, darting patterns and association with dicotyledonous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Codatractus arizonensis: //koʊdəˈtræktəs ˌærɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Found in North America and Central America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Heteropia melon arizonensis by Skinner in 1905, later transferred to the Codatractus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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