Monca crispinus
(Plötz, 1882)
Violet-Patched Skipper
Monca crispinus, commonly known as the violet-patched skipper, is a grass in the Hesperiidae. The occurs in North and Central America. It is classified within the Hesperiinae, which includes the typical grass skippers. The species was originally described by Carl Plötz in 1882 under the Moeris, and has since been reclassified to the genus Monca.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monca crispinus: //ˈmɒŋkə ˈkrɪspɪnəs//
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Distribution
Found in North and Central America.
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF records this as a synonym of Moeris crispinus, while iNaturalist and other sources recognize Monca crispinus as the accepted name. The Monca is treated as valid in current Hesperiidae classifications.
MONA/Hodges Number
3992