Agathymus remingtoni
(Stallings & Turner, 1958)
Remington's Giant-Skipper, Coahuila Giant Skipper
Agathymus remingtoni is a of giant in the Hesperiidae. It was described by Stallings and Turner in 1958, originally placed in the Megathymus. The species is known from Central America. Like other members of the genus Agathymus, it is part of a group of large-bodied skippers commonly referred to as giant skippers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agathymus remingtoni: //əˈɡæθɪməs rɪˈmɪŋtəni//
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Distribution
Central America (Middle America). The precise range within this region is not well documented.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Megathymus remingtoni, this was later transferred to the Agathymus. The genus Agathymus contains species formerly classified under Megathymus, which are large skippers associated with agave plants.