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Tropical Checkered-Skipper

Burnsius oileus

Taxonomy

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

About

Burnsius oileus, the tropical checkered skipper, is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It is found from Peninsular Florida, the Gulf Coast, and southern Texas, south through the West Indies, Mexico and Central America to Costa Rica. It was transferred to genus Burnsius in 2019, and was previously known as Pyrgus oileus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical Checkered-Skipper?
The scientific name of Tropical Checkered-Skipper is Burnsius oileus.
What kingdom does Tropical Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Tropical Checkered-Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tropical Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Tropical Checkered-Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Tropical Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Tropical Checkered-Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Tropical Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Tropical Checkered-Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Tropical Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Tropical Checkered-Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Tropical Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Tropical Checkered-Skipper belongs to the genus Burnsius.