Spread-wing-skipper
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Celaenorrhinus fritzgaertneri
Fritzgaertner's Flat
Celaenorrhinus fritzgaertneri is a spread-wing skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, originally described from Texas in 1880. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with two recognized subspecies: the nominate form and C. f. variegatus. It belongs to a genus of approximately 90 species distributed primarily in the Old World tropics, with this species representing one of the few New World members.
Eantis tamenund
sickle-winged skipper
Eantis tamenund, commonly called the sickle-winged skipper, is a spread-wing skipper in the family Hesperiidae. The species occurs across a broad range from Argentina through tropical America and the West Indies to the southern United States, with occasional strays reaching as far north as Arkansas and Kansas. The common name refers to the distinctive wing shape characteristic of this species. Taxonomic history includes placement in the genus Achlyodes, with which it shares many morphological traits.
Erynnis telemachus
Rocky Mountain duskywing
Erynnis telemachus, the Rocky Mountain duskywing, is a spread-wing skipper in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in North America.
Hesperopsis alpheus
saltbush sootywing
Hesperopsis alpheus, commonly known as the saltbush sootywing, is a species of spread-wing skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It occurs in Central America and North America, with three recognized subspecies showing geographic variation across this range. The species was first described by W. H. Edwards in 1876 and is assigned MONA/Hodges number 3980.
Staphylus ceos
golden-headed scallopwing
Staphylus ceos, commonly known as the golden-headed scallopwing, is a spread-wing skipper in the family Hesperiidae. It occurs in Central America and North America. The species was described by Edwards in 1882 and was originally placed in the genus Pholisora.
Staphylus mazans
Mazans Scallopwing
Staphylus mazans, commonly known as the Mazans Scallopwing, is a spread-wing skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. The species occurs across Central America and North America, with four recognized subspecies showing geographic variation. Subspecies include the nominate S. m. mazans, S. m. ascaphalus, S. m. hayhurstii, and S. m. tierra. The species has been documented in diverse habitats including riparian corridors, sandy areas, and botanical gardens.
Systasea zampa
Arizona Powdered-Skipper
Systasea zampa, known as the Arizona Powdered-Skipper, is a spread-wing skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with records from Arizona and adjacent regions. The species is considered uncommon to rare in many parts of its range, with adults active in early spring. It is one of three species in the genus Systasea, all characterized by distinctive wing morphology.