Agathymus aryxna
(Dyar, 1905)
Arizona Giant-Skipper, Arizona giant skipper
Agathymus aryxna is a large in the Hesperiidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1905. Commonly known as the Arizona Giant-Skipper, this belongs to a of robust, fast-flying skippers often associated with agave plants. The species is distributed across Central and North America. It is recognized by Hodges number 4132 in the North American and classification system.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agathymus aryxna: /əˈɡæθɪməs əˈrɪksnə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Host Associations
- Agave - larval Members of the Agathymus are known to use agave as larval ; specific host records for A. aryxna are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Agathymus mariaeOverlapping range in southwestern North America; both are large skippers associated with agave . A. mariae differs in wing pattern and distribution details.
- Agathymus stephensiSimilar large-bodied skipper and agave association in western North American deserts. Distinguishable by wing markings and geographic distribution.
More Details
Nomenclature history
Originally described as Megathymus aryxna by Dyar in 1905, later transferred to the Agathymus. The basionym Megathymus aryxna is preserved in taxonomic databases.
Classification reference
Catalogued under Hodges number 4132 in the Check List of the Lepidoptera of America North of Mexico.