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Fiery Skipper Hylephila phyleus One of the most common skippers in the east along with the Sachem. This male is strongly marked. Note the orange that extends almost completely to the posterior edge. Females are much less marked. Both have the dark spotting exteriorly (see next shot). A Bermuda grass feeder in the caterpillar stage. This makes this one of the commonest suburban yard skippers. Often seen cruising over lawns to lay its eggs. The early caterpillars descend into the roots, effectively avoiding the mower blades. |
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Exterior view of the Fiery Skipper. Males are more strongly spotted than the females. Some appear almost spotless. This fine shot was taken by my daughter. |
