Troyus turneri

Troyus turneri
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Troyus
Warren & Turland, 2012
Species: T. turneri
Binomial name
Troyus turneri
Warren & Turland, 2012

Troyus turneri, Turner's Skipper, is a butterfly found in Jamaica.[1]

The wingspan is about 10 mm.

Etymology

The genus is named for the town of Troy, which is nearest to the region of where it was collected (the Cockpit Country). The species is named in honor of Thomas Turner, an expert on Jamaican butterflies who contributed to its discovery.

References

  1. "New Jamaica butterfly species emphasizes need for biodiversity research". University of Florida News. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. 3 Dec 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
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