33,603 observationsNear Threatened
Essex Skipper
Thymelicus lineola
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Hesperiidae ›Genus: Thymelicus
About
The Essex skipper (Thymelicus lineola) is a butterfly in family Hesperiidae. In North America, it is known as the European skipper.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Essex Skipper is Thymelicus lineola.
- Essex Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Essex Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Essex Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
- Essex Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Essex Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
- Essex Skipper belongs to the genus Thymelicus.