Carterocephalus silvicola

(Carterocephalus silvicola)

Description

Carterocephalus silvicola, the northern chequered skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in northern Europe and north and east Asia. The butterfly flies from May to June depending on the location. The larvae feed on various grasses.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Hesperiidae
Genus:Carterocephalus
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