May 11, 2026
A Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) resting on a leaf of a Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium). It is a butterfly in the family Hesperiidae.
As adults they have a short life of approximately 6 to 11 days. During this short life they concentrate on nectar feeding and reproduction.
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