The Skipper Butterflies (Hesperiidae) of Trinidad Part 6: Pyrginae, Genera Group D

Authors

  • Matthew J.W. Cock C.A.B. International Institute of Biological Control Kenya Station, Nairobi, Kenya
  • S. Alston-Smith 2 Flamboyant Avenue, Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago

Keywords:

Skipper Butterflies, Hesperiidae, Pyrginae, Genera Group D, Trinidad

Abstract

This contribution covers Evans's (1952) genera group D and completes the first section of the Pyrginae which was outlined in Cock (1984b). Genera group D is characterised by the third segments of the palpi parallel, and veins 6 & 7 approximate at their origins. Evans also suggests that the wings are held flat in repose, but this may not be true of Bungalotis spp. Cock (1982b) listed II species from this group for Trinidad; Discophellus nicephorus was added subsequently (Cock 1984a) and Bungalotis erythrus, Cephise cephise and Discophellus porcius treated below are further additions.

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Published

1990-06-30

Issue

Living World 1989-1990

Section

Research Papers