Hesperia comma laurentina
(Lyman, 1892)
Hesperia comma laurentina is a of the comma , first described by Lyman in 1892. It belongs to the Hesperiidae, a group commonly known as skippers for their rapid, darting patterns. The Hesperia comma is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with this subspecies representing a distinct . Like other skippers, are characterized by their stocky bodies, large , and with hooked tips.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperia comma laurentina: /hɛsˈpɛr.i.ə ˈkɒm.ə lɔːˈrɛn.tɪ.nə/
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America, including Antwerpen province in Belgium.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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