Sandy grizzled skipper

The sandy grizzled skipper (Pyrgus cinarae) is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It has a restricted range in southeastern Europe with a small relict population in central Spain.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sandy grizzled skipper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Pyrgus cirsii
• Pyrgus carthami
• Pyrgus onopordi
• Favria cribrellum
• Muschampia tessellum
• Spialia phlomidis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Hesperiidae

Genus

Pyrgus

Species

Pyrgus cinarae

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