Grass Skippers: Fiery Skipper Hylephila phyleus
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.25" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Fields, marshes, gardens |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon wanderer |
| Flight Period: | Late August to late September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Crabgrass, Bermuda grass, bent grass |
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Norfolk, VA. September 27, 2014
The Fiery Skipper is one of my favorites. When fresh, the males have a beautiful bright orange color. They can be quite difficult to photograph though. They seem to be always on the move.
Anne Arundel County, MD. September 28, 2013
A fresh male Fiery Skipper showing off that bright orange color and black spots.
Howard County, MD. September 27, 2012
Dorchester County, MD. September 21, 2013
The female colors are a paler orange-brown.
New Castle County, DE. October 20, 2012
Ventral view of a male. Note the black stigma and jagged black margin.