Atrytonopsis

Godman, 1900

Species Guides

Atrytonopsis cestus(Cestus Skipper)
Atrytonopsis deva(Deva Skipper)
Atrytonopsis edwardsi(sheep skipper)
Atrytonopsis hianna(dusted skipper)
Atrytonopsis loammi(Loammi skipper)
Atrytonopsis lunus(Moon-marked Skipper)
Atrytonopsis pittacus(White-barred Skipper)
Atrytonopsis python(Python Skipper)
Atrytonopsis quinteri(Crystal Skipper)

Atrytonopsis is a of skippers in the Hesperiidae, native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. The genus contains approximately 14 described , including the dusted skipper, moon-marked skipper, and white-barred skipper. One notable occurs in an isolated insular sand dune off the North Carolina coast, representing a significant disjunct distribution from the main range. Species within this genus are generally associated with open habitats and riparian corridors.

Atrytonopsis quinteri by (c) Roger Rittmaster, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Roger Rittmaster. Used under a CC-BY license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atrytonopsis: /ˌætrɪtəˈnɒpsɪs/

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Habitat

Primarily associated with open in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Riparian corridors with flowing water serve as important habitat, where engage in puddling along stream margins. An isolated occupies insular sand dune habitat off the North Carolina coast. The Ozarks region also supports at least one .

Distribution

Mexico; southwestern United States; isolated insular off the North Carolina coast; Ozarks region; recorded from Vermont.

Behavior

have been observed puddling on wet sand and soil along stream margins, a in which males in particular sip water to obtain minerals. During puddling, individuals become relatively approachable. Males of riparian-associated may defend territories that include plants.

More Details

Notable disjunct population

The includes a in insular sand dune off the North Carolina coast, representing a significant geographic disjunction from the primarily southwestern distribution. This population has been subject to study regarding speciation patterns in isolated coastal habitats.

Taxonomic authority

established by Godman in 1900.