Pelopidas jansonis

Pelopidas jansonis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Hesperiidae
Genus:	Pelopidas
Species:	P. jansonis
Binomial name
	Pelopidas jansonis; (Butler, 1878)
Synonyms
	Pamphila jansonisButler, 1878;

Last updated December 24, 2025

Pelopidas jansonis is a butterfly in the family Hesperiidae (Hesperiinae). It is endemic to Japan. The larva feeds on Miseanthus (Graminea). There are two broods. The larva of the second brood hibernates.^[2]

Etymology

The specific name honours Edward Wesley Janson.

References

↑ Pelopidas , funet.fi
↑ Taro Iwase, 1954 Synopsis of the known life-histories of Japanese butterflies The Lepidopterists' News 1954: 95-100 pdf

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[1] Pelopidas , funet.fi

[2] Taro Iwase, 1954 Synopsis of the known life-histories of Japanese butterflies The Lepidopterists' News 1954: 95-100 pdf

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