Piruna polingii

(Barnes, 1900)

Four-spotted Skipperling

Piruna polingii, commonly known as the four-spotted skipperling, is a of in the Hesperiidae. It was first described by William Barnes in 1900. The species belongs to the Heteropterinae, a group of intermediate skippers. It is recorded from both Central and North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Piruna polingii: //pɪˈɹuː.nə pəˈlɪn.dʒi.aɪ//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Pyrgus polingii by Barnes in 1900, later transferred to Piruna.

Catalogue Numbers

MONA or Hodges number: 3984.

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