Pyrgini
Pyrgini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Papilionoidea
- Family: Hesperiidae
- Subfamily: Pyrginae
- Tribe: Pyrgini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrgini: //pɪəˈdʒaɪnaɪ//
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Summary
The Pyrgini is a tribe of skipper butterflies within the subfamily Pyrginae. Taxonomic changes have recognized several close relatives as separate tribes, based on genetic research. The Pyrgini are now defined more narrowly, with significant changes to the grouping of genera.
Evolution
The Pyrgini tribe has undergone significant taxonomic revisions, with changes in the recognition of related tribes and genera due to advancements in genomic research.
Similar Taxa
- Eudamini
- Achlyodidini
- Carcharodini
- Erynnini
Misconceptions
Historically, the Pyrgini included the largest number of genera within the Pyrginae, but this was due to an overly broad delimitation that was later found to be paraphyletic.
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Pyrginae
- Pyrgini
- Butterflies