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White Checkered-Skipper

Burnsius albezens

Taxonomy

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

About

Burnsius albezens, the white checkered-skipper, formerly known as Burnsius albescens and Pyrgus albescens, is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It is found at low altitudes in the southern United States (southern California, southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, western and southern Texas, Florida) and Mexico. It is a rare stray to southwest Utah and central Texas and is found in a variety of dry, open habitats.

Frequently Asked Questions

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