🌿Native Nature

Large Chequered Skipper

Heteropterus morpheus

Taxonomy

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

About

The large chequered skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is the single member of the monotypic genus Heteropterus. The species can be found in isolated populations in Europe and east across the Palearctic to Central Asia and Korea. It is endangered in the Netherlands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Chequered Skipper?
The scientific name of Large Chequered Skipper is Heteropterus morpheus.
What kingdom does Large Chequered Skipper belong to?
Large Chequered Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Large Chequered Skipper belong to?
Large Chequered Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Large Chequered Skipper belong to?
Large Chequered Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Large Chequered Skipper belong to?
Large Chequered Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Large Chequered Skipper belong to?
Large Chequered Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Large Chequered Skipper belong to?
Large Chequered Skipper belongs to the genus Heteropterus.