Ectomis octomaculata
(Sepp, 1844)
Eight-spotted Longtail
Ectomis octomaculata is a of ( Hesperiidae) found throughout the Americas, from the Caribbean through Middle America to North and South America. The species is commonly known as the Eight-spotted Longtail, referring to the characteristic pattern of spots on its wings and the elongated tail-like projection on the hindwing typical of many hesperiids. Taxonomically, it has been treated as a synonym of Polythrix octomaculata in some classifications, though sources such as NCBI and iNaturalist maintain it under the Ectomis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ectomis octomaculata: /ɛkˈtoʊmɪs ˌɒktoʊˌmækjʊˈleɪtə/
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Distribution
Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.