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Grizzled Skipper

Pyrgus malvae

Taxonomy

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

About

The grizzled skipper (Pyrgus malvae) is a common butterfly from the family Hesperiidae that is widespread throughout Europe. It is a small Skipper (butterfly) with a chequered pattern on its wings that appears to be black and white. This butterfly can be found throughout Europe and is heavily concentrated in central and southern regions of England. The butterfly prefers three major types of habitat: woodland, grassland, and industrial. Referenced as a superspecies, Pyrgus malvae includes three...

Frequently Asked Questions

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