Adopaeoides prittwitzi

(Plötz, 1884)

Sunrise Skipper

Adopaeoides prittwitzi, commonly known as the sunrise skipper, is a of grass in the Hesperiidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species was originally described as Apaustus prittwitzi by Plötz in 1884. As a member of the Hesperiinae, it belongs to a group characterized by rapid, darting patterns.

Adopaeoides prittwitzi by (c) Roger Rittmaster, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Roger Rittmaster. Used under a CC-BY license.Adopaeoides prittwitzi by (c) Roger Rittmaster, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Roger Rittmaster. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Adopaeoides prittwitzi: /ˌæd.oʊˈpi.oʊ.aɪdz priˈtwɪt.si/

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Distribution

Central America and North America

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