Peppered Hopper

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Hesperiidae

Genus

Platylesches

Species

Platylesches ayresii (Peppered Hopper)

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Banded Hopper

Platylesches picanini

Least Concern

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Hilltop Hopper

Platylesches dolomitica

Least Concern

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Small Hopper

Platylesches tina

Least Concern

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White-tail Hopper

Platylesches galesa

Least Concern

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Flower-girl Hopper

Platylesches neba

Least Concern

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Honey Hopper

Platylesches moritili

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peppered Hopper?

The scientific name of Peppered Hopper is Platylesches ayresii. It belongs to the genus Platylesches.

What is the conservation status of Peppered Hopper?

Peppered Hopper (Platylesches ayresii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Peppered Hopper belong to?

Peppered Hopper (Platylesches ayresii) belongs to the genus Platylesches, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.

Is Peppered Hopper endangered?

No, Peppered Hopper (Platylesches ayresii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Peppered Hopper belong to?

Peppered Hopper (Platylesches ayresii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Peppered Hopper?

The closest relatives of Peppered Hopper in the genus Platylesches include Banded Hopper, Hilltop Hopper, Small Hopper, White-tail Hopper, Flower-girl Hopper.