#hesperiidae

[snototter]

A blood red skipper (Haemactis sanguinalis) in Ecuador

by Dave Wendelken

[herpsandbirds]

Malayan White-banded Awl (Hasora m. malayana), family Hesperiidae, Coeliadinae, Pang Sida National Park, Thailand

photograph by Antonio Giudici

[ljsbugblog]

a Common Assassin Bug, mouthparts extended as she sneaks up on an unsuspecting Grass-dart (who escaped unharmed). definitely some of my favourite photos I've ever taken, and such a fascinating moment to witness!

Common Assassin Bug (Pristhesancus plagipennis) and Narrow-brand Grass-dart (Ocybadistes flavovittatus), April '24.

[michaelnordeman]

Large Skipper/Ochlodes sylvanus/ängssmygare. The plants: Lesser Butterfly Orchid/Platanthera bofilia/nattviol, Ragged Robin/Silene flos-cuculi/gökblomster, and an Iris in the background in the first picture. Värmland, Sweden (25 June 2022).

[iridescent-wildlife]

Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus). Family Hesperiidae, order Lepidoptera.

Salt Plains NWR, Oklahoma, USA. April 2026.

[lupineshieldmaiden]

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[miyrumiyru]

✧ Pretty butterfly eyes! ✷

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

love this blog! may i suggest fiery skippers? saw one around my garden this afternoon and i think they’re adorable

Sure thing! Skippers are like little fairies.

Have you seen the fiery skipper (Hylephila phyleus)?

I have now

Yes, in photos/videos

Yes, irl

I'm not sure

Voting ended onNov 30, 2025

Personally, their antennas remind me of match-sticks. The whole time I was getting this particular poll ready my partner was talking about how much she loves these guys <3