Skipper Butterflies
Skippers are small to medium size butterflies characterized by fast, erratic fight. Skippers have short, hairy bodies and small wings. More than 3,000 species of Skippers exist around the world.
Shown here are a few quick favorites of some recent butterfly sightings.
We'll get more posted from our archives shortly ... so visit again soon.
Fiery Skipper on Zinnia Small to medium size butterflies, characterized by fast and erratic flight patterns |
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Long-Tailed Skipper on Zinnias Size: 1.5"-2.0" |
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Silver Spotted Skipper on Zinnias Size: 1.8"-2.5" |
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Guava Skipper Size: 1.7" - 2.5" |
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Texas Powdered Skipper Size: 15/16" - 1 3/8" |
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Horace's Duskywing Size: 1.3"-1.7" |
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Funereal Duskywing Size: 1.25"-1.75" |
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