-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)

-Dicot Skippers (Subfamily Eudaminae)

-Tribe Phocidini

-Genus Phocides

-Common Scarlet-Eye (Nascus phocus)

The Common Scarlet-Eye (Nascus phocus) is a species of skipper butterfly. As its name suggests, it features prominent deep red eyes. In certain lighting, these eyes may appear dark or black, but they are a rich scarlet hue upon closer inspection. This species is found in Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America, inhabiting tropical forests, edges, and clearings. Adults are fast, powerful fliers, often seen darting through shaded areas and perching briefly on leaves.