Thorybes nevada

Scudder, 1872

Thorybes nevada is a of in the Hesperiidae, Pyrginae. Described by Scudder in 1872, this is currently treated as a synonym of Thorybes mexicana. It is part of a of spread-wing skippers found in North America. The species epithet reflects its association with Nevada, where the was likely collected.

Mexican Cloudywing, Thorybes mexicana nevada, male. Abajo Mtns., UT. 6 June 2020. R. Hannawacker 1 (50493397836) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Mexican Cloudywing, Thorybes mexicana nevada, female. Abajo Mtns., UT. 6 June 2020. R. Hannawacker 1 (50493554272) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Mexican Cloudywing, Thorybes mexicana nevada, female. Abajo Mtns., UT. 6 June 2020. R. Hannawacker (50493398406) by Robb Hannawacker. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thorybes nevada: /ˈθɔrɪbiːz nəˈvɑːdə/

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Distribution

North America, with the type locality in Nevada.

Similar Taxa

Thorybes mexicanaT. nevada is currently synonymized under T. mexicana, indicating they are or that the former represents a or form of the latter.

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Taxonomic Status

Thorybes nevada is listed as a synonym of Thorybes mexicana in current taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The original description by Scudder (1872) has been subsumed under the broader concept of T. mexicana.