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Common Branded Skipper

Hesperia comma

Taxonomy

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

About

Hesperia comma, the silver-spotted skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is also known as the common branded skipper or Holarctic grass skipper in North America, where the butterfly Epargyreus clarus, a spread-winged skipper, also has the common name of "silver-spotted skipper".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Branded Skipper?
The scientific name of Common Branded Skipper is Hesperia comma.
What is the conservation status of Common Branded Skipper?
The Common Branded Skipper has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Common Branded Skipper belong to?
Common Branded Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Branded Skipper belong to?
Common Branded Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Branded Skipper belong to?
Common Branded Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Branded Skipper belong to?
Common Branded Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Common Branded Skipper belong to?
Common Branded Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Common Branded Skipper belong to?
Common Branded Skipper belongs to the genus Hesperia.