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Two-banded Checkered-Skipper

Pyrgus ruralis

Taxonomy

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

About

Pyrgus ruralis, the two-banded checkered skipper, is a species of skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae). Subspecies lagunae is known by the common name Laguna Mountains skipper. This subspecies is on the endangered species list. It is found in North America from the mountains of British Columbia and Alberta to southern California, Arizona and New Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Two-banded Checkered-Skipper?
The scientific name of Two-banded Checkered-Skipper is Pyrgus ruralis.
What is the conservation status of Two-banded Checkered-Skipper?
The Two-banded Checkered-Skipper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belong to?
Two-banded Checkered-Skipper belongs to the genus Pyrgus.