| Euphyes bayensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Genus: | Euphyes |
| Species: | E. bayensis |
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| Euphyes bayensis Shuey, 1989 | |
Euphyes bayensis, commonly known as the bay skipper, is a butterfly belonging to the Hesperiidae family. It is found in coastal Mississippi within the United States.
The wingspan is 37–44 mm. Adults feed on flower nectar. The bay skipper is often confused with the Euphyes dion.
References
- Euphyes, Site of Markku Savela
- Butterflies and Moths of North America collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera
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| Euphyes bayensis |
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