探検昆虫

Large Chequered Skipper

Heteropterus morpheus

The Large Chequered Skipper is a small butterfly with beautiful checkered patterns on its wings. It flutters around fields and meadows, bringing joy to those who spot it.

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Large Chequered Skipper has dark brown wings boldly marked with yellowish-orange checkered patterns. Its hindwing undersides are distinctively yellowish-green with small white spots, setting it apart. Antennae feature prominent, hooked clubs at their tips.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraHesperiidaeHeteropterus
Large Chequered Skipper
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Large Chequered Skipper

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

It rests with its wings in a unique 'fighter jet' position, partially open for quick take-offs!

The species name 'morpheus' comes from the Greek god of dreams, reflecting its captivating beauty.

This butterfly gets its 'skipper' name from its super fast, skipping flight style!

Young Large Chequered Skippers (caterpillars) roll up grass blades to create cozy hiding homes.

特殊能力

能力

Darting Dynamo

The Large Chequered Skipper can fly with incredibly fast, erratic movements because of its powerful wing muscles.

能力

Nectar Straw

It has a long, coiled proboscis that helps it sip sweet nectar from deep inside various flowers.

能力

Patterned Cloak

Its checkered wing patterns help it blend into the dappled sunlight of grassy meadows, avoiding predators.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
27-31 mm
サイズ
15-20 mm
寿命
10-20 日
飛行速度
20 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults sip sweet nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on grass leaves.

年齢による違い: Larvae feed exclusively on grass leaves; adults feed solely on flower nectar.

主な食物

  • Nectar
  • False Brome grass
  • Purple Moor-grass
  • Orchard Grass

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eats

False Brome

Brachypodium sylvaticum

Its caterpillars rely on this grass as a primary food source.

eats

Purple Moor-grass

Molinia caerulea

Another key food plant for its developing caterpillars.

pollinates

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Adults help spread pollen while feeding on its nectar.

eaten by

Eurasian Blue Tit

Cyanistes caeruleus

Young birds and their parents often prey on butterfly larvae.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Be gentle and quiet when watching butterflies so you don’t scare them away.

よくある質問

Large Chequered Skipperの翼開長は何ですか?

27-31 mm

Large Chequered Skipperのサイズは何ですか?

15-20 mm

Large Chequered Skipperの寿命は何ですか?

10-20 日

Large Chequered Skipperの飛行速度は何ですか?

20 km/h

Large Chequered Skipperは何を食べますか?

Adults sip sweet nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on grass leaves.

Large Chequered Skipperは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Large Chequered Skipperはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Large Chequered Skipperの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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