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Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus)

Family: Skipper (Hesperiidae)

Subfamily: Grass Skipper (Hesperiinae)

Average Wingspan: 1 1/4" - 1 1/2"

Habitat: Open areas

Similar To: Sachem , Zabulon Skipper

Plants That Attract This Butterfly

• Nectar Plants (What is this?)
  Aster, Ironweed, Tall Verbena, Common Milkweed, Woodland Stonecrop
  
• Host Plants (What is this?)
  Kentucky Bluegrass, Bermuda Grass*

* May not be available for purchase at your local nursery.

Note: Always check a plant's Hardiness Zone to make sure it will grow in your area. (What Is My Hardiness Zone?)

Where To Buy Plants

Butterfly Flight Range Map

Photo Credits:
Male (open wing) - Fred Miller
Male (closed wing) - Fred Miller