Hesperia nevada
(Scudder, 1874)
Nevada Skipper
Hesperia nevada, commonly known as the Nevada Skipper, is a in the Hesperiidae. It occurs in western North America from southern Canada through the western United States. The species belongs to a of skippers known for their rapid, darting patterns. Like other Hesperia species, likely have a characteristic stocky build with relatively large .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperia nevada: /hɛˈspɛɹiə nɪˈvɑdə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada, with broader presence in western North America including the United States. The occurs in regions associated with the Great Basin and adjacent areas.
Similar Taxa
- Hesperia jubaFormerly considered or closely related; now treated as a separate (Juba Skipper) with overlapping range in western North America from British Columbia to southern California and east to Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and northwestern New Mexico.
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally described by Scudder in 1874 under the basionym Pamphila nevada. It has been treated in the past as part of a broader that included H. juba, but current recognizes them as distinct species. The Hesperia is part of the Hesperiinae, the grass skippers.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Nevada Sage Grasshopper
- Bees and CAMBP Prevail at California Honey Festival | Bug Squad
- Sierra Nevada | Blog
- Sand Harbor Overlook, Nevada | Beetles In The Bush
- GBCT Beetle #5: Crossidius coralinus monoensis | Beetles In The Bush
- T.G.I.Flyday | Beetles In The Bush