Atrytonopsis vierecki
(Skinner, 1902)
Viereck's skipper
Atrytonopsis vierecki, commonly known as Viereck's skipper, is a grass in the Hesperiidae. It is found in North America. The was first described by Skinner in 1902 under the basionym Pamphila vierecki. It is assigned MONA/Hodges number 4083.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atrytonopsis vierecki: /əˌtraɪtəˈnɒpsɪs viˈɛrəki/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Atrytonopsis pittacusBoth are congeneric grass skippers in the Atrytonopsis, sharing similar and preferences in North American riparian areas.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Pamphila vierecki by Skinner in 1902 before transfer to Atrytonopsis.
Hodges number
This is cataloged under MONA ( of North America) number 4083.