Celaenorrhinus stallingsi
Freeman, 1946
Stallings's Flat
Celaenorrhinus stallingsi is a of in the Hesperiidae, described by Freeman in 1946. It belongs to the Celaenorrhinus, a group of flat skippers characterized by their angular wing shapes and rapid, darting . The species is known from limited observations, with 47 records documented on iNaturalist. It occurs in southern North America and Middle America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Celaenorrhinus stallingsi: //ˌsɛ.lɛ.nɔːˈrɪ.nəs stəˈlɪŋ.zi//
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Identification
Members of Celaenorrhinus can be recognized by their relatively flat wing posture at rest and angular forewing margins. Within the , distinguishing C. stallingsi from requires examination of genitalic characters and precise wing pattern details, which are not well documented in available literature.
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and southern North America. Specific country-level distribution records are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Celaenorrhinus fritzgaertneriOverlaps in geographic range and shares similar wing shape; separation requires detailed examination of male genitalia and subtle pattern differences on the hindwing underside.
- Celaenorrhinus approximatusAnother North American with comparable size and ; distinguished by differences in forewing spot arrangement and genitalic structure.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Freeman in 1946 based on specimens from Texas. The specific epithet honors an individual associated with the original collection.