Nascus paulliniae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Nascus
Species:
N. paulliniae
Binomial name
Nascus paulliniae
Sepp, 1842
Synonyms
  • Pseudonascus paulliniae (Sepp, 1848)

Nascus paulliniae is a species of butterfly belonging to the family of skippers.

Appearance

A medium-sized (wing span 40-50 millimeter), brown skipper with white cross bands on the forewings, and a white spot outside this.

Life cycle

The larvae live on plants in the family Sapindaceae.

Distribution

The species is found throughout Central and South America, from Mexico southwards to Brazil.

References

  • Butterflies of America - Pseudonascus sp.
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