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Morning Glory Pellicia
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Butterflies & moths

Morning Glory Pellicia

Pellicia dimidiata Herrich-Schäffer, 1870

Names

EnglishMorning Glory Pellicia
Dutch—
SpanishBarrera fajada
Chinese—
Sranan Tongokapelka (general name for the group)
Scientific namePellicia dimidiata Herrich-Schäffer, 1870

About this species

The Morning Glory Pellicia (Pellicia dimidiata) is a species of the family Hesperiidae. It has been recorded in Suriname 2 times (GBIF), between 2013 and 2024. iNaturalist users have shared 1 observation from Suriname. Records come mainly from Commewijne and Nickerie.

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyHesperiidae
GenusPellicia

In Suriname

2Records in Suriname
1iNaturalist observations
2013First record
2024Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Commewijne1
  • Nickerie1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Sources & credits

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