748 observationsLeast Concern
Pale Small-branded Swift
Pelopidas thrax
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Hesperiidae ›Genus: Pelopidas
About
Pelopidas thrax, the pale small-branded swift, millet skipper or white branded swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Greece, western and south-western Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Arabia, Africa, Kashmir (northern Pakistan) and the far east. In Greece, it is only known from Samos, Chios, and Rhodes, where it is found at altitudes of sea level to 75 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pale Small-branded Swift is Pelopidas thrax.
- Pale Small-branded Swift belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pale Small-branded Swift belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Pale Small-branded Swift belongs to the class Insecta.
- Pale Small-branded Swift belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Pale Small-branded Swift belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
- Pale Small-branded Swift belongs to the genus Pelopidas.