Pompeius
Evans, 1955
Pompeius is a of in the , established by Evans in 1955. These are small to -sized butterflies with the characteristic rapid, darting pattern typical of skippers. The genus is part of the Hesperiinae, commonly known as grass skippers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pompeius: //ˈpɒm.piː.i.əs//
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Distribution
Records from the United States, including Vermont.
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Taxonomic Note
The name Pompeius refers to the Roman gens Pompeia, following the classical naming convention common in established by Evans.