Firey Grass Skipper

Description:

Grass Skippers is the English name for butterflies of the subfamily Hesperiinae, part of the Skipper family. They are also known as the banded skippers. With over 2,000 described species, this is the largest skipper butterfly subfamily. Hesperiinae larvae feed on grasses and sedges. Adults typically visit flowers and hold their wings together while feeding.[1] They hold their wings partially open while resting, with the front wings and hind wings held at different angles. They are usually orange, rust, or brown in colour and have pointed forewings.[1] Many species have dark markings or black stigmas on their forewings

Notes:

The Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae and are approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. The males are orange or yellow with black spots while the females are dark brown with orange or yellow spots. The caterpillars are greenish pink with a black head. The caterpillars are often considered pests and can feed on bermudagrass, creeping bentgrass, and St. Augustine grass. Fiery skippers, along with all other species of skippers and skipperlings, can hold their wings in "triangle" shape. The forewings are held upright, and the hindwings are folded flat. This position is thought to better absorb the sun's rays. The fiery Skipper lives in Northern America