Grais

Godman & Salvin, 1894

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Grais is a of skippers in the Hesperiidae, established by Godman and Salvin in 1894. The genus belongs to the Pyrginae, commonly known as spread-winged skippers. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region. The genus has been documented in citizen science platforms with over 600 observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Grais: /ɡraɪs/

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Distribution

Neotropical region

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Taxonomic Authority

The was described by Frederick DuCane Godman and Osbert Salvin in 1894, two prominent British entomologists known for their extensive work on Central American fauna.

Etymology

The origin of the name 'Grais' is not documented in standard taxonomic literature.

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