Phocides pigmalion
(Cramer, 1779)
Pigmalion Skipper
Phocides pigmalion, known as the Pigmalion , is a Neotropical in the . The ranges from Central America to Argentina and has been subject to historical taxonomic confusion with related species Phocides batabano and Phocides bicolora. Two are recognized: the nominate form and P. p. hewitsonius.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phocides pigmalion: //ˈfoʊsɪdiːz pɪɡˈmeɪliən//
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Identification
Historical confusion with Phocides batabano and Phocides bicolora necessitates careful examination; specific distinguishing characters from these related are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Central America to Argentina; P. p. pigmalion occurs in Surinam, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil; subspecies P. p. hewitsonius occurs in Brazil (Amazonas), Peru, and Bolivia. GBIF records indicate presence in Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.
Similar Taxa
- Phocides batabanoHistorical taxonomic confusion; lineages previously treated under P. pigmalion subsequently separated as distinct .
- Phocides bicoloraHistorical taxonomic confusion; lineages previously treated under P. pigmalion subsequently separated as distinct .
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Phocides pigmalion pigmalion (Surinam, Colombia, Peru, Brazil) and Phocides pigmalion hewitsonius (Brazil: Amazonas, Peru, Bolivia). Note: the original source contains a typographical error 'Pocides' for the latter subspecies.