Burnsius

Burnsius is a genus of skippers in the butterfly family Hesperiidae. These butterflies are native to Australia. Species within the Burnsius genus were previously classified under the genus Hesperilla. The classification was revised based on phylogenetic and morphological analyses.

Burnsius skippers are generally small to medium-sized butterflies. They are typically brown or orange in color, often with distinctive markings or spots on their wings. The caterpillars of Burnsius butterflies feed on various species of grasses.

The genus is named in honour of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Further research is ongoing regarding the specific taxonomy and evolutionary relationships within the Burnsius genus.