Gardens with Wings

What Butterflies Can I Attract to My Garden?

Delaware Skipper Butterfly (Anatrytone logan)

Tiny Skipper with Golden Wings
Copyright: Fred Miller

These beautiful bright orange skippers are exquisite with the dark pattern outlining their veins on the upper-side of their wings. They are quick fliers that can often be observed close to the ground looking for potential mates.

They prefer to visit white and pink flowers and are more common than other skippers in yards and gardens. They are a perfect guest to welcome into your landscaping.

Delaware Skipper Host and Nectar Plants

Host Plants for the Delaware Skipper: (What is this?)
Little Bluestem Grass, Panic Grass, Switchgrass
Nectar Plants for the Delaware Skipper: (What is this?)
Buttonbush, Common Milkweed, Cow Vetch, Crown Vetch, Swamp Milkweed, and more
Where to Buy Plants

Delaware Skipper Facts And Information

Butterfly Family: Skippers (Hesperiidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Grass Skipper (Hesperiinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 in. to 1 1/2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Grassy areas, meadows, gardens

Delaware Skipper Flight Range Map

Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.