The Broad-winged Skipper Butterfly is a small, fast-flying butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. Skipper butterflies are known for their quick darting flight and stout bodies.
Quick Facts
- Family: Hesperiidae
- Habitat: Meadows and grasslands
- Diet: Nectar from flowers
- Role: Pollinator
Identification
Broad-winged skippers have short antennae with hooked tips and relatively wide wings compared to other skipper butterflies. Their coloration often includes brown or orange patterns.
They belong to the larger group of butterflies that contribute to pollination.
Distribution
These butterflies occur throughout North America in grassy habitats, prairies, and gardens.
Life Cycle
The life cycle includes egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult stages.
Pest Status
Broad-winged skippers are beneficial insects that pollinate flowering plants.