Heliopetes alana (Alana White Skipper)
Photo taken in La Ceja; Central Andes; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The Pyrginae, popularly known as Flats or Spreadwings, are a cosmopolitan subfamily distributed across temperate and tropical habitats throughout the world. In the Americas there are 990 species, of which about 580 are assigned to the tribe Pyrgini.
There are 14 recognised species in the genus Heliopetes. All have a white ground colour. They can be most easily distinguished from each other by examination of the underside markings.
This species occurs from Mexico to Argentina.
Heliopetes alana is found mainly in disturbed woodland and forest. In common with other Heliopetes species the adults normally bask on low foliage, holding their wings half open.
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Heliopetes alana (Alana White Skipper)
Photo taken in La Ceja; Central Andes; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The Pyrginae, popularly known as Flats or Spreadwings, are a cosmopolitan subfamily distributed across temperate and tropical habitats throughout the world. In the Americas there are 990 species, of which about 580 are assigned to the tribe Pyrgini.
There are 14 recognised species in the genus Heliopetes. All have a white ground colour. They can be most easily distinguished from each other by examination of the underside markings.
This species occurs from Mexico to Argentina.
Heliopetes alana is found mainly in disturbed woodland and forest. In common with other Heliopetes species the adults normally bask on low foliage, holding their wings half open.
www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Andes%20-%20Heliopetes%20al...