Achlyodes

Hübner, 1819

Achlyodes is a of in the Hesperiidae, Pyrginae. The genus was established by Hübner in 1819 and contains a single , Achlyodes busirus. This genus belongs to the diverse skipper group within the Lepidoptera, characterized by their rapid, darting patterns.

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Monotypic status

The Achlyodes is , containing only the single Achlyodes busirus. This taxonomic structure is relatively uncommon in the Hesperiidae , where most genera contain multiple species.

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