Troyus turneri
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| Family: | Hesperiidae
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| Genus: | Troyus Warren & Turland, 2012
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| Species: | T. turneri
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Troyus turneri, Turner's Skipper, is a butterfly found in Jamaica.[1]
The wingspan is about 10 mm.
Etymology[]
The genus is named for the town of , which is nearest to the region of where it was collected (the Cockpit Country). The species is named in honor of Thomas Turner, an expert on Jamaican butterflies who contributed to its discovery.
References[]
- ^ "New Jamaica butterfly species emphasizes need for biodiversity research". University of Florida News. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. 3 Dec 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
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