Heliopetes alana
(Reakirt, 1868)
Alana White-Skipper
Heliopetes alana, commonly known as the Alana -, is a of skipper in the . The species was originally described as Pyrgus alana by Reakirt in 1868 and later transferred to the Heliopetes. It belongs to the Pyrginae, a group of skippers commonly referred to as spread-winged skippers or firetips. The genus Heliopetes contains approximately 10 species distributed primarily in the Americas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heliopetes alana: //hɛliˈɒpətiːz əˈlɑːnə//
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Distribution
The has been recorded in Colombia (Nariño Department, San Isidro, Reserva Natural La Planada; Villavicencio) and Los Santos, Panama. Distribution records are sparse and the full range remains incompletely documented.