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Dingy Skipper
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Dingy Skipper
Erynnis tages
The Dingy Skipper is a small butterfly with brown wings that like to flutter around grassy areas. They are often seen basking in the sun and are very good at hiding among the grass.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Dingy Skipper is a small, moth-like butterfly with dull, mottled brown and grey wings. Its forewings often show indistinct dark spots and a row of paler submarginal dots, giving it a 'dingy' appearance distinct from brighter butterflies. It also has a distinctive upright antennae club.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyHesperiidaeGenusErynnis
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Dingy Skipper caterpillars build a silken tent from leaves to hide and spend winter in.
They often bask on bare ground, spreading their wings flat to soak up sun like a tiny solar panel!
Unlike many butterflies, their antennae have a distinctive, backward-pointing hook at the tip!
When perched, they hold their hindwings flat and forewings at an angle, unique for butterflies!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Camouflage
Dingy Skipper has mottled brown wings that help them blend perfectly with dry grasses and bare ground, making them hard to spot.
Ability
Rapid Flight
Dingy Skipper can fly with rapid, jerky movements because of strong wing muscles, helping them evade predators quickly.
Ability
Nectar Feeding Proboscis
Dingy Skipper has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them reach deep into flowers to sip nectar, fueling their energetic flight.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 29-34 mm
- Size
- 12-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-14 days
- Flight Speed
- 12 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult Dingy Skippers sip sweet nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Age differences: Larvae eat plant leaves, adults drink flower nectar using a proboscis.
Primary Foods
- Bird's-foot Trefoil leaves
- Common Restharrow leaves
- Bugle nectar
- Dandelion nectar
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
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Bird's-foot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
Primary larval food plant
eaten by
Eurasian Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Common bird predator
pollinates
Common Daisy
Bellis perennis
Adults collect nectar from flowers
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
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.
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
Always look but don't touch butterflies, as they are delicate and can get hurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dingy Skipper's wingspan?
29-34 mm
How big is Dingy Skipper?
12-15 mm
How long does Dingy Skipper live?
10-14 days
How fast can Dingy Skipper fly?
12 km/h
What does Dingy Skipper eat?
Adult Dingy Skippers sip sweet nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Where is Dingy Skipper usually found?
Grasslands
How does Dingy Skipper hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Dingy Skipper have?
6
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