Nastra lherminier
(Latreille, 1824)
Swarthy Skipper
Nastra lherminier, commonly known as the Swarthy Skipper, is a of grass in the Hesperiidae. It is characterized by dark brown wings with subtle markings and a yellow-brown underside on the hindwing. The species occurs across Central and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nastra lherminier: //ˈnæstrə lɛrmɪnˈjɛr//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar skippers by the combination of dark brown upperside with at most 2 faint forewing spots and the yellow-brown hindwing underside with contrasting lighter . The small size and relatively plain wing pattern separate it from more boldly marked Hesperiidae.
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Distribution
Central America and North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Hesperia lherminier by Latreille in 1824.