Phocides urania
(Westwood, 1852)
Rainbow Skipper
Phocides urania, commonly known as the Rainbow Skipper, is a of in the Hesperiidae. It is native to Middle America and is recognized for its colorful appearance. The species was originally described by Westwood in 1852 under the basionym Erycides urania. As a member of the Pyrginae, it belongs to a diverse group of skippers often associated with tropical and subtropical .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phocides urania: //ˈfoʊsɪdiːz ʊˈreɪniə//
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Distribution
Middle America; records indicate presence in this region based on GBIF distribution data.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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