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Sandy Grizzled Skipper

Pyrgus cinarae

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇬🇷 Greece 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ajedrezada arenosa
French Hespérie castillane

Similar Species in Pyrgus

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Alpine Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus andromedae
Least Concern
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Carline Skipper
Pyrgus carlinae
Least Concern
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Dusky Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus cacaliae
Least Concern
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grizzled skipper
Pyrgus malvae
Critically Endangered
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Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus centaureae
Least Concern
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large grizzled skipper
Pyrgus alveus
Endangered
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oberthürs grizzled skipper
Pyrgus armoricanus
Extinct
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Olive Skipper
Pyrgus serratulae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sandy Grizzled Skipper?
The scientific name of Sandy Grizzled Skipper is Pyrgus cinarae. It belongs to the genus Pyrgus.
What is the conservation status of Sandy Grizzled Skipper?
Sandy Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus cinarae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sandy Grizzled Skipper live?
Sandy Grizzled Skipper is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine.
What family does Sandy Grizzled Skipper belong to?
Sandy Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus cinarae) belongs to the genus Pyrgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.
Is Sandy Grizzled Skipper endangered?
No, Sandy Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus cinarae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sandy Grizzled Skipper belong to?
Sandy Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus cinarae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Sandy Grizzled Skipper?
The closest relatives of Sandy Grizzled Skipper in the genus Pyrgus include Alpine Grizzled Skipper, Carline Skipper, Dusky Grizzled Skipper, grizzled skipper, Grizzled Skipper.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Pyrgus — 12 Species

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Alpine Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus andromedae
LC 🐾
Carline Skipper
Pyrgus carlinae
LC 🐾
Dusky Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus cacaliae
LC 🐾
grizzled skipper
Pyrgus malvae
CR 🐾
Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus centaureae
LC 🐾
large grizzled skipper
Pyrgus alveus
EN 🐾
oberthürs grizzled skipper
Pyrgus armoricanus
EX 🐾
Olive Skipper
Pyrgus serratulae
NE 🐾
rosy grizzled skipper
Pyrgus onopordi
LC
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Sandy Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus cinarae
LC
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Southern Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus malvoides
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Yellow-Banded Skipper
Pyrgus sidae
LC
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