Polygonus arizonensis

(Skinner, 1911)

North America Polygon

A in the Hesperiidae, described by Skinner in 1911 from the southwestern United States. The was originally described as a of Erycides amyntas before being elevated to full species status as Polygonus arizonensis.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polygonus arizonensis: /pəˈlɪɡənəs ˌærɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Southwestern United States, particularly Arizona; records from Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas. The specific epithet 'arizonensis' reflects the type locality, though the ' precise range boundaries remain poorly documented.

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