Skippers

  • 1. Silver-spotted Skipper – (Epargyreus Clarus)

  • 2. Wild Indigo Duskywing – (Erynnis Baptisiae)

  • 3. Least Skipper – (Ancyloxypha numitor)

  • 4. Fiery Skipper – (Hylephila Phyleus)

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Wingspan: 1 inch

Overview: Skippers are in the Hesperiidae Family and have small wings with a thick thorax. Skipper describes their movement and they are usually a drab color with orange marks. General Habitat: Open woods, fields, gardens.

Caterpillar & Host Plants

Butterfly Nectar Plants

Cranesbills (Geranium)