Agathymus stephensi

(Skinner, 1912)

California giant skipper, California Giant-Skipper

Agathymus stephensi, commonly known as the California giant , is a of giant skipper in the . The species was described by Skinner in 1912 and was originally described as a of Megathymus neumoegeni before being elevated to full species status. It belongs to the Agathymus, which comprises large, skippers commonly referred to as giant skippers. The species is found in both Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology and remain limited in published literature.

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Pronunciation

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Distribution

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

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Nomenclature

Originally described as Megathymus neumoegeni stephensi Skinner, 1912. The basionym reflects its former treatment as a before recognition as a distinct , Agathymus stephensi. The Agathymus was historically included within Megathymus but has been treated as separate in modern .

Taxonomic Authority

The authority is attributed to Henry Skinner (1912), an who made significant contributions to the study of North American , particularly the .