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Northern White-Skipper

Heliopetes ericetorum

Taxonomy

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

About

Heliopetes ericetorum, the northern white-skipper, is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found in North America from eastern Washington south to western Colorado, southern California, Arizona and Baja California in northwestern Mexico. The habitat consists of open woodland, chaparral, dry washes, desert mountains and arid lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

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