Biology:Notocrypta

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Short description: Genus of butterflies

Notocrypta
Restricted demon.jpg
Restricted demon, Notocrypta curvifascia
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Tribe: Ancistroidini
Genus: Notocrypta
de Nicéville, 1889
Species

Numerous, see text

Notocrypta is a genus of skipper butterflies. It is one of several closely related genera commonly called "demons". The genus is found in the Australasian and Indomalayan realms.

Notable species

  • Restricted demon, Notocrypta curvifascia
  • Spotted demon, Notocrypta feisthamelii
  • Common banded demon, Notocrypta paralysos
  • Notocrypta waigensis

References

Wikidata ☰ Q11992701 entry