Field Skipper
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Field Skipper
Atalopedes campestris
Field Skippers are small butterflies that love to flutter around fields and meadows. They have beautiful orange and brown wings that can look like they are dancing in the sunlight.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Field Skipper is a small butterfly, usually orange-brown with darker markings on its wings. It has a chunky body and unique hooked antennae. Its quick, darting flight makes it visually distinct from other, larger butterflies.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyHesperiidaeGenusAtalopedes
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adult Field Skippers can taste with their feet to find the best flowers!
Baby Field Skippers are caterpillars that build cozy shelters from grass!
Their antennae have tiny hooks at the end, unlike most other butterflies!
These speedy insects can even fly backwards for a super quick escape!
Special abilities
Ability
Lightning Flight
Field Skipper can dart and skip quickly through the air because of its powerful wings that help it evade predators.
Ability
Nectar Snorkel
Field Skipper has a long, straw-like proboscis that helps them sip sweet nectar from deep inside flowers.
Ability
Grass Home Builder
Field Skipper caterpillars can roll and tie grass blades together to create a safe, hidden shelter from danger.
Ability
Hooked Antennae
Field Skipper has distinctive hooked antennae that help them sense their surroundings and navigate while flying.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 25-40 mm
- Size
- 15-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Flight Speed
- 15-25 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Caterpillars munch on grass blades, while adult skippers sip nectar from blooming flowers.
Age differences: Larvae eat various grasses; adults exclusively drink flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Clover
- Thistle
- Bermudagrass
- Crabgrass
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Hunts adults and larvae for food.
eaten by
European Garden Spider
Araneus diadematus
Traps adults in its sticky webs.
pollinates
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Visits flowers to collect nectar.
eats
Bermudagrass
Cynodon dactylon
Larvae feed on its leaves.
pollinates
Canada Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Adults collect nectar and pollen.
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.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be gentle and watch from a distance so you don't scare them away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field Skipper's wingspan?
25-40 mm
How big is Field Skipper?
15-25 mm
How long does Field Skipper live?
10-20 days
How fast can Field Skipper fly?
15-25 km/h
What does Field Skipper eat?
Caterpillars munch on grass blades, while adult skippers sip nectar from blooming flowers.
Where is Field Skipper usually found?
Grasslands
How does Field Skipper hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Field Skipper have?
6
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