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Ankole Skipper

Pardaleodes fan

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Hesperiidae ›Genus: Pardaleodes

About

Pardaleodes fan, the Ankole skipper, is a species of skipper in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in eastern Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, western Kenya, north-western Tanzania and Zambia. The habitat consists of forests and thick vegetation bordering streams. Some cultures use this insect in the cheese-making process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ankole Skipper?
The scientific name of Ankole Skipper is Pardaleodes fan.
What kingdom does Ankole Skipper belong to?
Ankole Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ankole Skipper belong to?
Ankole Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Ankole Skipper belong to?
Ankole Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Ankole Skipper belong to?
Ankole Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Ankole Skipper belong to?
Ankole Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Ankole Skipper belong to?
Ankole Skipper belongs to the genus Pardaleodes.