261 observationsLeast Concern
Alpine Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus andromedae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Hesperiidae ›Genus: Pyrgus
About
The Alpine grizzled skipper (Pyrgus andromedae) is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). This species is found up to fairly high altitudes in the Alps, Pyrenees and Pirin and also at lower elevations in northern Scandinavia, where its range extends well into the Arctic Circle. It prefers damp habitats and is often found near to water.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alpine Grizzled Skipper is Pyrgus andromedae.
- The Alpine Grizzled Skipper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Alpine Grizzled Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Alpine Grizzled Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Alpine Grizzled Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
- Alpine Grizzled Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Alpine Grizzled Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
- Alpine Grizzled Skipper belongs to the genus Pyrgus.