Megathymus ursus
Poling, 1902
Ursine Giant-Skipper, Ursus Giant Skipper
Megathymus ursus is a of giant in the . It is distributed across North America and Central America. The species was described by Poling in 1902 and is recognized by three : M. u. ursus, M. u. deserti, and M. u. violae. It belongs to the Megathymus, a group of large-bodied skippers commonly known as giant skippers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megathymus ursus: /mɛˈɡæθɪməs ˈɝsəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America (Central America). Specific locality details within these broad regions are not well documented in available sources.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Megathymus ursus ursus Poling, 1902 (nominate subspecies); Megathymus ursus deserti R. Wielgus, J. Wielgus & D. Wielgus, 1972; and Megathymus ursus violae D. Stallings & Turner, 1956.
Taxonomic identifiers
The is assigned MONA/Hodges number 4151.