Fiery Skipper Butterfly (Hylephila phyleus)
Male Fiery Skipper
Copyright: Fred Miller
The most interesting visual aspect of the Fiery Skipper butterfly is the small size of the wings compared to the body. Extremely short antennae are also characteristic of this butterfly. Despite the small appendages, the Fiery Skipper is the hot rod of the garden.
When beating quickly, the orange and brown wings of this butterfly appear like flames flickering in a campfire. The large eyes will captivate you. A male normally has orange wings with dark spots while the female’s wings are dark brown with orange spots. This nimble butterfly will blaze a path in any garden and light up your day.
Male Nectaring on Lantana
Copyright: Fred Miller
Fiery Skipper Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Fiery Skipper: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Fiery Skipper: (What is this?)
Fiery Skipper Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Skippers (Hesperiidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Grass Skipper (Hesperiinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 1/4 in. to 1 1/2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Open areas
Fiery Skipper Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
