Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Hylephila Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Family Hesperiidae Scientific name Hylephila phyleus Higher classification Hylephila | |
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Similar Butterfly, Skipper, Gray hairstreak, Pyrgus communis, Insect | ||
California wildlife butterfly fiery skipper at san joaquin wildlife sanctuary
The fiery skipper (Hylephila phyleus) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae and is approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. The males are orange or yellow with black spots while the females are dark brown with orange or yellow spots. The caterpillars are greenish pink with a black head. The caterpillars are often considered pests and can feed on Bermudagrass, creeping bentgrass, and St. Augustine grass.
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- California wildlife butterfly fiery skipper at san joaquin wildlife sanctuary
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Fiery skippers, along with all other species of skippers and skipperlings, can hold their wings in a "triangle" shape. The forewings are held upright, and the hindwings are folded flat. This position is thought to better absorb the sun's rays.
The fiery skipper lives in Northern America.
Fiery skipper 1
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Fiery skipper Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA