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Laviana White-Skipper

Heliopetes laviana

Taxonomy

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

About

Heliopetes laviana, the Laviana white-skipper or Laviana skipper, is a butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found from Argentina through Central America and northern Mexico to southern Texas. Strays can be found in southern Arizona and central and northern Texas. The habitat consists of edges of brushy areas, trails, roadsides, open woodland, thorn forest and streamsides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Laviana White-Skipper?
The scientific name of Laviana White-Skipper is Heliopetes laviana.
What kingdom does Laviana White-Skipper belong to?
Laviana White-Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Laviana White-Skipper belong to?
Laviana White-Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Laviana White-Skipper belong to?
Laviana White-Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Laviana White-Skipper belong to?
Laviana White-Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Laviana White-Skipper belong to?
Laviana White-Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Laviana White-Skipper belong to?
Laviana White-Skipper belongs to the genus Heliopetes.