Hyalothyrus
| Hyalothyrus | |
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| figures 25 (as Lignyostola lacidus) , 27 Hyalothyrus neleus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Genus: | Hyalothyrus Mabille, 1878 |
Hyalothyrus is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae (Eudaminae). [1]
Species
- Hyalothyrus infernalis (Moschler, 1877)
- H. infernalis infernalis French Guiana, Surinam
- H. infernalis infa Evans, 1952 Colombia, Brazil (Amazonas)
- Hyalothyrus leucomelas (Geyer, [1832]) Brazil (Amazonas)
- Hyalothyrus mimicus Mabille & Boullet, 1919 Peru
- Hyalothyrus neleus (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Hyalothyrus nitocris (Stoll, [1782]) Surinam
Habitats
Hyalothyrus neleus is restricted to primary rainforest at altitudes between sea level and about 800 metres.
Lifecycle
H. neleus caterpillars feed on Inga ( Fabaceae ) and are a dirty greenish colour, with a series of prominent pale green spots along the sides, and a large shiny reddish brown head. The internal organs and digestive system are clearly visible through the translucent skin. There is no information about the pupa, but in common with other Pyrgine skippers it is likely to be dark and smooth, with the wing cases in a contrasting tone or colour.
Adult behaviour
Adults of H. neleus are social and primarily active at dusk, or on overcast days. [2]
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