Inglorius
Inglorius is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, containing only one species, the mediocre skipper (Inglorius mediocris). It is endemic to Guatemala.
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| Genus: | Inglorius Austin 1997 |
| Species: | I. mediocris |
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| Inglorius mediocris Austin, 1997 | |
Etymology
The scientific name Inglorius means "undistinguished", as the only known species is a nondescript brown butterfly referred to as mediocris, meaning "ordinary".
References
- Natural History Museum Lepidoptera genus database
- Images
- Tree of Life
- Notes on Hesperiidae in northern Guatemala, with descriptions of new Taxa
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