Megathymus
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Megathymus beulahae
- Megathymus cofaqui
- Megathymus streckeri
- Megathymus texanus
- Megathymus ursus
- Megathymus violae
- Megathymus yuccae
Introduction
Giant skippers of the North American deserts. The larvae bore in the stems of Agave spp.. Formerly viewed as part of "Megathyminae."
References
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Megathymus yuccae |
|---|---|
| Specimen Condition | Dead Specimen |
| Source | # 2190092 |
| Source Collection | Bugwood Network/Forestry Images |
| Copyright | © Charles T. and John R. Bryson, United States |
| Scientific Name | Megathymus yuccae |
|---|---|
| Location | Sandhills, Scotland County, North Carolina, USA |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Sex | Male |
| Source | Yucca Giant-Skipper |
| Source Collection | Flickr |
| Image Use |
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| Copyright |
© 1999 Patrick Coin
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