-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

-Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)

-Skippers (Family Hesperiidae)

-Grass Skippers (Subfamily Hesperiinae)

-Tribe Hesperiini

-Subtribe Calpodina

-Genus Calpodes

-Brazilian Skipper (Calpodes ethlius)

Calpodes ethlius, commonly known as the Brazilian Skipper, is a skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is easily recognized by its dark brown wings marked with a row of semi-transparent white spots across the forewings, giving it a bold yet streamlined appearance. The underside of the wings is typically brown with softer, less distinct markings, allowing it to blend in when resting. Adults are often seen flying quickly in gardens, wetlands, and open areas, or perching on vegetation.