Ancyloxypha

Felder, 1862

least skippers

Species Guides

Ancyloxypha arene(Tropical Least Skipper)
Ancyloxypha numitor(Least Skipper)

Ancyloxypha is a of small in the Hesperiidae, Hesperiinae. The genus contains approximately seven described distributed primarily in the Americas. The most widely known species is Ancyloxypha numitor, commonly called the least skipper or least skipperling. Members of this genus are characterized by their diminutive size and delicate pattern. The genus was established by Felder in 1862.

Ancyloxypha by (c) Kristof Zyskowski, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Kristof Zyskowski. Used under a CC-BY license.

Skippers-mating by Raphael Carter. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Ancyloxypha numitor P1210221a by
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ancyloxypha: /ˌæn.saɪ.loʊˈksɪ.fə/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

The occurs in North and South America. Distribution records include the United States (including Vermont) and broader Neotropical regions. Individual have more restricted ranges: Ancyloxypha numitor is found in eastern North America, while Ancyloxypha arene occurs in tropical regions.

More Details

Species included

The includes Ancyloxypha numitor (least skipper), A. arene (tropical least skipper), A. aurea, A. dryas, A. melanoneura, A. nitedula, and A. ramba.