Anastrus sempiternus

(Butler & Druce, 1872)

Anastrus sempiternus is a of in the Hesperiidae, Pyrginae. It was described by Butler and Druce in 1872. The species belongs to a of small, often inconspicuous skippers found in the Neotropical region. Published records indicate its presence in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited in accessible literature.

Echelatus sempiternus sempiternus 12266277 by Rigoberto Ramírez Cortés. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Echelatus sempiternus 315353999 by desertnaturalist. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Anastrus sempiternus ssp. sempiternus by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anastrus sempiternus: /ˈænəstrəs sɛmˈpɪtərnəs/

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Distribution

Recorded as present in North America; the Anastrus is primarily Neotropical in distribution.

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Taxonomic Note

The classification places this in Pyrginae (the spread-winged skippers), a diverse group within Hesperiidae. The Anastrus contains multiple species, many of which are poorly documented in terms of natural history.

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