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Hobomok Skipper

Lon hobomok

The Hobomok Skipper is a small butterfly with beautiful brown wings. It loves to flutter around flowers and is often seen in sunny meadows during the warm months.

Habitat: Meadows

Appearance

The Hobomok Skipper has an orange-brown body and wings, with darker borders and yellowish-orange spots on its forewings. Males display a prominent dark stigma. Females are often either bright orange like the males or a distinct dark brown, often called the "Pocahontas" form, with white-yellow spots.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyHesperiidaeGenusLon
Hobomok Skipper
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Hobomok Skipper

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A special patch on male wings, called a stigma, releases scents to attract female skippers.

Caterpillars spin a silk shelter between grass blades to hide and munch safely.

Some female Hobomok Skippers are called "Pocahontas Skippers" because of their unique dark color!

They get their name from a Native American word meaning "one who moves quickly."

Special abilities

Ability

Quick-Dart Flight

Hobomok Skipper can evade predators with sudden, erratic flight bursts because of its powerful wing muscles that allow it to zig-zag rapidly.

Ability

Flower Finder

Hobomok Skipper has a specialized proboscis that helps them reach deep into flowers to sip nectar, providing essential energy for their active life.

Ability

Shape-Shifter

Hobomok Skipper females can appear in two distinct color forms, orange or dark brown, which helps them blend into different environments.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
25-40 mm
Size
15-20 mm
Lifespan
7-14 days
Flight Speed
25 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adult Hobomok Skippers drink flower nectar, while their young caterpillars munch on various grasses.

Age differences: Larvae eat grass leaves, while adults exclusively feed on flower nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Nectar
  • Milkweed flowers
  • Clover flowers
  • Big bluestem grass
  • Panic grass

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Butterflies are gentle and safe to watch. Just don't try to catch them!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hobomok Skipper's wingspan?

25-40 mm

How big is Hobomok Skipper?

15-20 mm

How long does Hobomok Skipper live?

7-14 days

How fast can Hobomok Skipper fly?

25 km/h

What does Hobomok Skipper eat?

Adult Hobomok Skippers drink flower nectar, while their young caterpillars munch on various grasses.

Where is Hobomok Skipper usually found?

Meadows

How does Hobomok Skipper hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Hobomok Skipper have?

6

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