Ohio Skippers | Insects | Lepidoptera
Overview Of Ohio Skippers
Skippers are small fast flying butterflies with stout bodies and hooked antennae They inhabit Ohios meadows prairies and gardens feeding on nectar and laying eggs on grasses Their rapid darting flight distinguishes them from other butterflies.
Verified Species Examples
Silver Spotted Skipper Epargyreus Clarus | Pecks Skipper Polites Peckius | Least Skipper Ancyloxypha Numitor
Finding And Observing Skippers
Skippers can be observed on sunny days visiting flowers in open grassy areas Approaching slowly allows close observation of their wing patterns.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources Division Of Wildlife | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Butterflies
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