Clouded Skipper
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Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
The Clouded Skipper is a small butterfly with beautiful orange and brown wings. They love to flutter around flowers and are often seen in sunny places.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Clouded Skipper is a small, stout-bodied butterfly with dark brown wings, often appearing as a blurry streak due to its rapid flight. Males have a distinct dark, oblong scent patch on their forewings, while females exhibit a few small, translucent spots. Its muted coloring helps it blend seamlessly into grassy environments.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyHesperiidaeGenusLerema
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Clouded Skippers can emerge as adults even during warm spells in winter in southern regions!
Its caterpillars hide safely inside rolled-up grass blades, like tiny leafy sleeping bags!
Male Clouded Skippers use special scent scales to attract mates, like a secret perfume!
They are so fast and erratic in flight, they are famously hard for bird predators to catch!
Special abilities
Ability
Rapid Evasion
Clouded Skipper can dart and weave swiftly because of its powerful wing muscles that help it escape predators with incredible speed.
Ability
Camouflage Cloak
Clouded Skipper has cryptic dark brown coloration that helps it blend perfectly into its grassy habitats, making it hard to spot.
Ability
Nectar Sip
Clouded Skipper has a long, coiled proboscis that helps it reach deep into flowers to access sugary nectar, providing vital energy.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 29-37 mm
- Size
- 10-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Flight Speed
- 20 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Clouded Skippers sip sweet nectar from various flowers as adults, and their caterpillars munch on grasses.
Age differences: Larvae eat grass leaves, while adults exclusively drink flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Trifolium repens
- Aster novae-angliae
- Cirsium discolor
- Digitaria ischaemum
- Stenotaphrum secundatum
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
A common bird that preys on many insects.
eaten by
Black and Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
Weaves large webs to catch flying insects.
pollinates
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Helps transfer pollen while collecting nectar.
depends on
Smooth Crabgrass
Digitaria ischaemum
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of this grass.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to watch butterflies from a distance so they don't get scared.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clouded Skipper's wingspan?
29-37 mm
How big is Clouded Skipper?
10-15 mm
How long does Clouded Skipper live?
10-20 days
How fast can Clouded Skipper fly?
20 km/h
What does Clouded Skipper eat?
Clouded Skippers sip sweet nectar from various flowers as adults, and their caterpillars munch on grasses.
Where is Clouded Skipper usually found?
Grasslands
How does Clouded Skipper hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Clouded Skipper have?
6
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