Polites

Polites

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polites: //ˈpɒlaɪtiːz//

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Images

Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes) (14800476523) by Andrew C. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Polites origenes 2192032 by Charles T. and John R. Bryson, , Bugwood.org. Used under a CC BY 3.0 us license.
Long Dash - Polites mystic, Straight Fork, Virginia (34641082093) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Crossline Skipper - Polites origenes, Green Ridge State Forest, Flintstone, Maryland - 27974634720 by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Polites peckius by Dendroica cerulea. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
...Butterflies worth knowing (6220530990) by Weed, Clarence Moores. Used under a Public domain license.

Summary

Polites is a genus of butterflies within the family Hesperiidae, commonly known as grass skippers. Additionally, it shares its name with characters from Greek mythology related to the Trojan War.

Cultural Significance

The name Polites is associated with characters from Greek mythology, specifically in the context of the Trojan War, indicating a historical and cultural significance beyond the biological classification.

Tags

  • butterfly
  • Polites
  • grass skipper
  • Hesperiidae