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White Checkered-Skipper

Burnsius albezens

The White Checkered-Skipper is a small butterfly with beautiful white wings that have black checkered patterns. They flutter around gardens and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees them.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The White Checkered-Skipper has striking white and dark checkered wings, with a stout, furry body that gives it a moth-like appearance. Its antennae feature distinct hooks at the tips, helping to identify this small, fast-flying insect.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyHesperiidaeGenusBurnsius
White Checkered-Skipper
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White Checkered-Skipper

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Skipper caterpillars build cozy little 'leaf tents' to hide inside!

These speedy insects are a mix of butterfly and moth traits!

They use their long, straw-like tongues to sip sweet flower nectar!

White Checkered-Skippers often bask in the sun to warm up their flying muscles!

Special abilities

Ability

Turbo Flight

White Checkered-Skipper can zoom away with incredibly fast, erratic flight because of its powerful wing muscles that help them escape predators.

Ability

Nature's Camouflage

White Checkered-Skipper has a checkered wing pattern that helps them blend perfectly with sun-dappled flowers and foliage, making them hard to spot.

Ability

Nectar Sensor Feet

White Checkered-Skipper can taste flowers with special sensors on its feet because this helps them find the sweetest nectar to drink.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
25-35 mm
Size
12-18 mm
Lifespan
10-20 days
Flight Speed
20 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Caterpillars munch mallow leaves, while adults sip sweet nectar from various flowers.

Age differences: Larvae eat plant leaves, but adults drink flower nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Mallow leaves
  • Poppy Mallow
  • Thistle nectar
  • Aster nectar
  • Coneflower nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch butterflies from a distance to keep them safe and happy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Checkered-Skipper's wingspan?

25-35 mm

How big is White Checkered-Skipper?

12-18 mm

How long does White Checkered-Skipper live?

10-20 days

How fast can White Checkered-Skipper fly?

20 km/h

What does White Checkered-Skipper eat?

Caterpillars munch mallow leaves, while adults sip sweet nectar from various flowers.

Where is White Checkered-Skipper usually found?

Grasslands

How does White Checkered-Skipper hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does White Checkered-Skipper have?

6

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