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Hesperiidae Skippers are a family of the Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) named the Hesperiidae. Being diurnal, they are generally called butterflies. They were previously placed in a separate superfamily, Hesperioidea; however, the most recent taxonomy ...

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Hyalothyrus mimicus ''Hyalothyrus'' is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae, in which it is placed in tribe Entheini. Species *''Hyalothyrus infernalis'' (Moschler, 1877) French Guiana, Suriname *''Hyalothyrus infa'' Evans, 1952 Colombia, Brazil (Amazona ...

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Hyalothyrus neleus ''Hyalothyrus'' is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae, in which it is placed in tribe Entheini. Species *''Hyalothyrus infernalis'' (Moschler, 1877) French Guiana, Suriname *''Hyalothyrus infa'' Evans, 1952 Colombia, Brazil (Amazona ...

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Hyalothyrus nitocris ''Hyalothyrus'' is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae, in which it is placed in tribe Entheini. Species *''Hyalothyrus infernalis'' (Moschler, 1877) French Guiana, Suriname *''Hyalothyrus infa'' Evans, 1952 Colombia, Brazil (Amazona ...

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Habitats

''Hyalothyrus neleus'' is restricted to primary rainforest at altitudes between sea level and about 800 metres.

Lifecycle

''H. neleus'' caterpillars feed on ''

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'' ( 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. Learn about butterflies
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References

Natural History Museum Lepidoptera genus database
Eudaminae Hesperiidae genera Taxa named by Paul Mabille {{Hesperiidae-stub