18,183 observations
Dorantes Longtail
Cecropterus dorantes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Hesperiidae ›Genus: Cecropterus
About
Cecropterus dorantes, the lilac-banded longtail or Dorantes longtail, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found from Argentina, north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to southern Texas and peninsular Florida. Strays can be found as far north as northern California, southern Arizona, southern Missouri and North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dorantes Longtail is Cecropterus dorantes.
- Dorantes Longtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Dorantes Longtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Dorantes Longtail belongs to the class Insecta.
- Dorantes Longtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Dorantes Longtail belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
- Dorantes Longtail belongs to the genus Cecropterus.