Atrytonopsis deva
(Edwards, 1876)
Deva Skipper
Atrytonopsis deva, commonly known as the Deva , is a of grass skipper in the . It is found in both Central America and North America. The species was originally described as Hesperia deva by Edwards in 1876. It is assigned Hodges number 4081 in the North Photographers Group numbering system. As a member of the grass skipper group, it likely exhibits the rapid, darting characteristic of this .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atrytonopsis deva: /ˌætrɪtoʊˈnɒpsɪs ˈdeɪvə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Hesperia deva by Edwards in 1876, later transferred to the Atrytonopsis.
Cataloging Reference
Assigned MONA/Hodges number 4081 in the North Photographers Group system.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Devastating Grasshopper
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