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Sandhill Skipper

Polites sabuleti

Taxonomy

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

About

Polites sabuleti, the sandhill skipper or saltgrass skipper, is a butterfly in the Hesperiidae family. It is found from southern British Columbia and eastern Washington, south through California and northern Arizona to Baja California and east to south-eastern Wyoming, central Colorado, and north-eastern New Mexico. It is an introduced species in Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sandhill Skipper?
The scientific name of Sandhill Skipper is Polites sabuleti.
What is the conservation status of Sandhill Skipper?
The Sandhill Skipper has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Sandhill Skipper belong to?
Sandhill Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sandhill Skipper belong to?
Sandhill Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Sandhill Skipper belong to?
Sandhill Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Sandhill Skipper belong to?
Sandhill Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Sandhill Skipper belong to?
Sandhill Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Sandhill Skipper belong to?
Sandhill Skipper belongs to the genus Polites.