Polygonus savigny
(Latreille, 1824)
Manuel's skipper
Polygonus savigny, commonly known as Manuel's skipper, is a dicot in the Hesperiidae. The was originally described as Hesperia savigny by Latreille in 1824. It occurs in North America, where it has been documented in at least 336 iNaturalist observations. The species is classified within the Polygonus, which belongs to the skipper butterfly group characterized by rapid, darting patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polygonus savigny: /ˈpɔlɪɡənəs səˈvɪgni/
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded across sufficient observations (336 iNaturalist records) to confirm established presence, though specific range boundaries within North America are not detailed in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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