Dicot-skipper
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Codatractus arizonensis
Arizona skipper
Codatractus arizonensis, commonly known as the Arizona skipper, is a species of dicot skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. The species was first described by Skinner in 1905, originally as a subspecies of Heteropia melon. It is distributed across North America and Central America. As a member of the Pyrginae subfamily, it belongs to a group of skippers characterized by their rapid, darting flight patterns and association with dicotyledonous host plants.
Cogia calchas
mimosa skipper
Cogia calchas, commonly known as the mimosa skipper, is a dicot skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning North, Central, and South America. The common name references its association with plants in the genus Mimosa. It is a member of the subfamily Eudaminae, which includes many skipper species with distinctive rapid flight patterns.
Cogia outis
Outis Skipper, button-grass skipper
Cogia outis is a species of skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, commonly known as the Outis Skipper or button-grass skipper. The species was described by Skinner in 1894, originally placed in the genus Eudamus. As a member of the dicot skipper group, it belongs to a diverse lineage of fast-flying, moth-like butterflies. The species has been documented in 57 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is not exceptionally rare but also not commonly encountered.
Epargyreus zestos
zestos skipper, rusty skipper
Epargyreus zestos is a species of dicot skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It occurs in the Caribbean and North America. A recognized subspecies, E. zestos inaguarum, has been described. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are known for constructing silk shelters from folded leaves.
Polygonus savigny
Manuel's skipper
Polygonus savigny, commonly known as Manuel's skipper, is a dicot skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. The species was originally described as Hesperia savigny by Latreille in 1824. It occurs in North America, where it has been documented in at least 336 iNaturalist observations. The species is classified within the genus Polygonus, which belongs to the skipper butterfly group characterized by rapid, darting flight patterns.
Telegonus alardus
Frosted Flasher
Telegonus alardus, commonly known as the frosted flasher, is a dicot skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. The species is broadly distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. Three subspecies are recognized, with the nominate subspecies described by Stoll in 1790.