Created by Ajay Kumar
Last edited August 20, 2023


Sikkim Ace
Lateral view
Scientific classification edit
: [[Template:Taxonomy/Halpe]]
Species:
Binomial name
Template:Taxonomy/HalpeHalpe sikkima
(Moore, 1882)
Synonyms
  • Halpe selangora Swinhoe, 1913

Halpe sikkima, also known as the Sikkim Ace is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae, found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It's name comes from its type locality, the Indian state of Sikkim. It prefers montane forests at low elevations.[1] Like other skippers, males can often be found at puddles drinking water.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Liew, NL (25 June 2014). "Halpe sikkima (Moore)". Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.


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