🌿Native Nature

Umber Skipper

Lon melane

Taxonomy

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

About

Poanes melane, the umber skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in California (west of the Sierra Nevada divide), southern Arizona, Baja California, the highlands of Mexico and Central America. The habitat consists of desert foothills, grassy areas, streamsides, roadsides, yards, parks and open oak woodland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Umber Skipper?
The scientific name of Umber Skipper is Lon melane.
What kingdom does Umber Skipper belong to?
Umber Skipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Umber Skipper belong to?
Umber Skipper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Umber Skipper belong to?
Umber Skipper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Umber Skipper belong to?
Umber Skipper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Umber Skipper belong to?
Umber Skipper belongs to the family Hesperiidae.
What genus does Umber Skipper belong to?
Umber Skipper belongs to the genus Lon.