Nyctelius

Hayward, 1948

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Nyctelius is a of skippers ( Hesperiidae) established by Hayward in 1948. Skippers are a distinctive group of butterflies characterized by rapid, darting and hooked clubs. The genus belongs to the Hesperiinae, the largest skipper subfamily containing many grass-feeding .

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How to pronounce Nyctelius: //nɪkˈtɛliəs//

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Taxonomic authority

The was described by Argentine entomologist Kenneth J. Hayward in 1948.

Observation data

iNaturalist records 1,396 observations for this , indicating moderate documentation but limited detailed biological study.

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