Systasea
Texas Powdered Skipper (Systasea pulverulenta)
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Systasea

Edwards, 1877

Systasea is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae.

The name Systasea was introduced as a replacement for the name Lintneria, which is invalid under the Law of Homonymy.

Species

Identify

  • Outer margin of hindwing has two deep indentations.
  • Upperside is orange brown with darker olive-brown areas.
  • Forewing has a median band of transparent spots all in a row.
  • Wingspan: 1516-1+38 inches (2.4-3.5 cm).

References

  • Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Hesperiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
  • Savela, Markku. "Systasea Edwards, 1877". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 2, 2019.


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