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Pygmy Skipper

Gegenes pumilio

Taxonomy

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

About

Gegenes pumilio, the pigmy skipper or dark Hottentot, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea through Anatolia to the Himalaya and south in the whole of Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pygmy Skipper?
The scientific name of Pygmy Skipper is Gegenes pumilio.
What is the conservation status of Pygmy Skipper?
The Pygmy Skipper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Pygmy Skipper belong to?
Pygmy Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pygmy Skipper belong to?
Pygmy Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Pygmy Skipper belong to?
Pygmy Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Pygmy Skipper belong to?
Pygmy Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Pygmy Skipper belong to?
Pygmy Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Pygmy Skipper belong to?
Pygmy Skipper belongs to the genus Gegenes.