Hesperia meskei
(Edwards, 1877)
Meske's Skipper
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2- Hesperia meskei meskei
- Hesperia meskei straton(Eastern Meske's skipper)
Meske's Skipper is a North American grass in the Hesperiidae. It was first described by William Henry Edwards in 1877. The is recognized by taxonomic authorities including GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI. Three have been described: H. m. meskei, H. m. pinocayo, and H. m. straton. The species has been documented in citizen science platforms with over 300 observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperia meskei: /hɛˈspɛriə ˈmɛskeɪ/
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Distribution
North America. The occurs across the continent with documented presence in the United States. The H. m. pinocayo is restricted to specific regions, described from Florida in 2003.
Similar Taxa
- Hesperia dacotaeBoth are grass skippers in the Hesperia with similar preferences in North American grasslands, requiring careful examination of wing pattern details for separation.
- Hesperia leonardusOverlapping geographic range and similar size; distinguished by differences in wing markings and period.