Biology:Katreus

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Short description: Genus of butterflies

Katreus
HollandHesperiidaeAfricaPlate5, Katreus johnstonii.jpg
Katreus johnstonii
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Tribe: Celaenorrhinini
Genus: Katreus
Watson, 1893
Synonyms
  • Choristoneura Mabille, 1890
  • Daratus Lindsey, 1925
  • Loxolexis Karsch, 1895

Katreus /ˈktrəs/ is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae.[1]

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Katreus:

  • Katreus dimidia (Holland, 1896)
  • Katreus holocausta (Mabille, 1891)
  • Katreus johnstonii (Butler, 1888) - giant scarce sprite

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1760769 entry