Carcharodini
Carcharodini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Papilionoidea
- Family: Hesperiidae
- Subfamily: Pyrginae
- Tribe: Carcharodini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carcharodini: /kɑːr.kəˈroʊ.dɪˌnaɪ/
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Summary
The Carcharodini are a tribe in the skipper butterfly subfamily Pyrginae, known for their diversity and relatively inconspicuous nature. They were formerly recognized as part of the Pyrgini tribe but are now considered distinct due to modern phylogenetic classification.
Habitat
Distributed throughout the tropics.
Similar Taxa
Tags
- Carcharodini
- Pyrginae
- Skipper butterflies
- Tropical butterflies