Nastra
Evans, 1955
Nastra is a of ( , Hesperiinae) established by Evans in 1955. The genus comprises approximately ten recognized distributed in the Americas, including notable species such as the Swarthy Skipper (Nastra lherminier) and Neamathla Skipper (Nastra neamathla). As grass skippers, members of this genus are characterized by their rapid, darting patterns and relatively small stature. The genus is well-documented with over 4,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate research and citizen science attention.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nastra: /ˈnæstrə/
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Distribution
of Nastra occur in the Americas; specific range boundaries for the as a whole are not well-documented in available sources. Individual species have been recorded from the United States (e.g., Nastra neamathla, Nastra julia) southward through the Neotropics (e.g., Nastra lherminier, Nastra leucone).