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Persian Skipper

Spialia phlomidis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇬🇷 Greece 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇷🇸 Serbia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Hesperiidae
Genus
Spialia
Species
Spialia phlomidis (Persian Skipper)

Similar Species in Spialia

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Boland Sandman
Spialia sataspes
Least Concern
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Delagoa Sandman
Spialia delagoae
Least Concern
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Dwarf Sandman
Spialia nanus
Least Concern
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Forest Sandman
Spialia dromus
Least Concern
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Mite Sandman
Spialia paula
Least Concern
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Mountain Sandman
Spialia spio
Least Concern
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red underwing skipper
Spialia sertorius
Extinct
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Star Sandman
Spialia asterodia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Persian Skipper?
The scientific name of Persian Skipper is Spialia phlomidis. It belongs to the genus Spialia.
What is the conservation status of Persian Skipper?
Persian Skipper (Spialia phlomidis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Persian Skipper live?
Persian Skipper is found in Distributed across Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, and Serbia.. Countries include Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia.
What family does Persian Skipper belong to?
Persian Skipper (Spialia phlomidis) belongs to the genus Spialia, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.
Is Persian Skipper endangered?
No, Persian Skipper (Spialia phlomidis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Persian Skipper belong to?
Persian Skipper (Spialia phlomidis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Persian Skipper?
The closest relatives of Persian Skipper in the genus Spialia include Boland Sandman, Delagoa Sandman, Dwarf Sandman, Forest Sandman, Mite Sandman.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Spialia — 10 Species

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Boland Sandman
Spialia sataspes
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Delagoa Sandman
Spialia delagoae
LC 🐾
Dwarf Sandman
Spialia nanus
LC 🐾
Forest Sandman
Spialia dromus
LC 🐾
Mite Sandman
Spialia paula
LC 🐾
Mountain Sandman
Spialia spio
LC
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Persian Skipper
Spialia phlomidis
LC
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red underwing skipper
Spialia sertorius
EX 🐾
Star Sandman
Spialia asterodia
LC 🐾
Wolkberg Sandman
Spialia secessus
LC
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