9 August 2012

Neotropical skippers at REGUA

So far 93 species of skippers (Hesperiidae) have been recorded at REGUA in south-east Brazil, although there are probably a lot more species present. Here's three very different looking species, photographed at REGUA in June.

Brown Longtail Urbanus procne, REGUA, June 2012

Neotropical Chequered Skipper Pyrgus oileus, REGUA, June 2012

Common Banded Skipper Autochton neis (probably), REGUA, June 2012. Skippers
are notoriously difficult to identify. The only other species that I think this could
possibly be is Autochton integrifascia, but this species seems to have four white
apical spots and a broader median band. It would also be new for REGUA.

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