Synapte
Mabille, 1904
Species Guides
1- Synapte pecta(Northern Faceted Skipper)
Synapte is a of skippers in the Hesperiidae, first described by Mabille in 1904. The genus comprises small to medium-sized butterflies with characteristic rapid, darting patterns typical of the skipper group. within Synapte are primarily Neotropical in distribution. The genus is placed in the Hesperiinae, which contains the majority of skipper diversity.
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How to pronounce Synapte: /sɪˈnæpti/
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Distribution
Neotropical region
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Taxonomic Authority
The was established by Paul Mabille in 1904, a French entomologist who made significant contributions to lepidopteran .
Data Availability
The is represented by over 1,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its in the field, though detailed biological information for many species remains limited in published sources.