Perniciosus Skipper

Scientific Name
Chrysoplectrum perniciosus
Herrich-Schäffer, 1869
Specie in
Family
Perniciosus Skipper
Chrysoplectrum perniciosus, Satipo, Peru – Adrian Hoskins

Introduction

The subfamily Pyrginae are characterised by their habit of basking with wings outspread, compared to the half-open position favoured by the Hesperiinae.

The tribe Eudamini includes 44 genera in the Americas, amongst which are the Long-tailed Skippers Urbanus, Chioides and Aguna; and other familiar genera including Phocides, Autochton, Astraptes and Calaenorrhinus.

The genus Chrysoplectrum comprises of 10 described species, distributed variously from Mexico to Bolivia.

Chrysoplectrum perniciosus is found from Panama to Bolivia.

Habitats

This species is found in rainforest habitats at altitudes between about 200-1000m.

Lifecycle

Unknown.

Adult behaviour

This is an uncommon species, but males can sometimes be found imbibing mineralised moisture from damp soil or rocks.

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Scientific Name
Chrysoplectrum perniciosus
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Herrich-Schäffer, 1869
Family
SubFamily
PYRGINAE
Tribe
EUDAMINI
SubTribe
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