Tailed

Guides

  • Chioides

    Chioides is a Neotropical genus of skipper butterflies established by Lindsey in 1921. The genus comprises approximately ten recognized species distributed from the southwestern United States through Central America to Argentina, with several species endemic to the Antilles. Members are characterized by robust bodies and distinctive hindwing tails, typical of the subfamily Eudaminae. The genus is well-represented in biodiversity databases with over 10,000 observations recorded.

  • Historis acheronta

    Tailed Cecropian

    Historis acheronta, commonly known as the tailed cecropian, is a butterfly species in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in North America, with distribution extending into Central and South America. The species has been recorded in at least 962 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-documented.