July 8, 2025

The largest Skipper in North America, the Silver Spotted Skipper (Eparcyeus clarus), with a wingspan of 1.75 to 2.5 inches. This one is enjoying the nectar of Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata).

Skippers are butterflies placed into their own skipper family, Hesperiidae, which is included in the order Lepidoptera, with moths and other butterflies. They share qualities with both butterflies and moths, and are more closely linked to butterflies. Skippers have clubbed and hooked antennae, and they often have hairy, chunky bodies.

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