Skipper (likely a Grass Skipper)

Natural Habitat

Meadows, grasslands, gardens, open fields, and areas with abundant flowering plants.

Diet & Feeding

Adult skippers feed on nectar from various flowers. Larvae (caterpillars) feed on specific host plants, often grasses (for Grass Skippers).

Behavior Patterns

Skippers are known for their fast, darting flight pattern. They often hold their wings in a distinctive position when at rest: the forewings are held at a different angle to the hindwings, or the forewings are held upright and the hindwings are held flat, somewhat resembling a jet. They are active during the day (diurnal). The individual in the image appears to be deceased or injured, possibly due to environmental factors or predation.

Risks & Benefits

Skippers are important pollinators, contributing to the reproduction of many plant species. Their larvae can be a food source for other animals, and they are generally harmless to humans. Some species can be considered minor pests in agricultural settings if their host plants are economically important crops, but this is less common for grass skippers.

Identified on: 9/30/2025