Entomology

Skipper

Helias Fabricius, 1807

This insect specimen, carefully pinned and labelled, was collected in Mato Grosso, Brazil in 1920 by H. W. Smith. It belongs to the Hesperiidae family (skipper) and is preserved so scientists can study it for generations.

Mato Grosso, Brazil

Did you know?

Skippers are named for their quick, darting flight and usually have hooked tips on their antennae.
Source: Wikipedia — Hesperiidae

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