Pellicia

Herrich-Schäffer, 1870

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Pellicia is a of skippers in the Hesperiidae, Pyrginae. The genus contains approximately 15 described distributed across the Neotropical region. Species were described primarily between 1870 and 1953 by lepidopterists including Herrich-Schäffer, Evans, Williams & Bell, and Plötz. The genus is distinguished from related skippers by specific wing pattern and genitalic characteristics, though detailed species-level remains poorly documented.

Pellicia arina by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Pellicia arina by (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC-BY license.Pellicia arina by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Pellicia: /pɛˈliː.si.a/

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Distribution

Neotropical region. occur from Mexico through Central America to South America, with records from countries including Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Herrich-Schäffer in 1870. Multiple were added in the mid-20th century by Evans (1953) and Williams & Bell (1939). The genus is placed in Pyrginae, the spread-winged skippers.

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