




pyrgus ruralis
The Two-Banded Checkered-Skipper is a small butterfly that flits around grassy fields. Its black and white checkered wings make it look like a tiny flying puzzle piece!
生息地: Grassy fields and open meadows
The Two-Banded Checkered-Skipper has dark brown to black wings with distinct white spots on the forewings. Its hindwing undersides feature two prominent white bands, giving it a checkered look. A checkered fringe edges its wings, visually differentiating it from many other small butterflies.





カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
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Adults can shiver their flight muscles to warm up quickly on a cool morning!
Even though they are small, their flight path is so erratic it's hard to follow!
Its caterpillars are masters of disguise, rolling leaves to hide inside!
Skippers have special hooked antennae, making them look like tiny anglers!
Two-Banded Checkered-Skipper can fly in a quick, erratic pattern that helps them escape from hungry predators.
Two-Banded Checkered-Skipper larvae can roll and silk together leaves to create a safe, hidden home.
Two-Banded Checkered-Skipper has unique clubbed antennae with a hook that helps them navigate and find food.
Adults drink flower nectar for energy, while young caterpillars munch on mallow plant leaves.
年齢による違い: Larvae eat plant leaves, while adults exclusively consume flower nectar.
Sidalcea malviflora
Caterpillars feed on the leaves of this plant.

Malva neglecta
Another host plant for the skipper's caterpillars.
Troglodytes aedon
Adult skippers can be prey for small birds.
Araneus diadematus
Adult skippers can get caught in spider webs.
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
20-30 mm
10-15 mm
14-30 日
15 km/h
Adults drink flower nectar for energy, while young caterpillars munch on mallow plant leaves.
Grassy fields and open meadows
Foraging
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