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Hylephila phyleus
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. 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.
Open Urban areas
Spotted on Sep 5, 2010
Submitted on Jan 8, 2012
17 Comments
WOW. Amazing series man! (:0
Wow! Great series!
stunning macro
Awesome photos! I love the 1st photo most.
Wonderful series, Liam! I really love that 4th shot! Very beautiful done!
So Cute!!!
Fantastic Liam!
Your pictures are all amazing!!
Wow, what a beautiful macro! Actually the intire series is is fantastic. I like how you work up from macro to overall picture.
Very nice :)
Beautiful macro!
Amazing stuff pal!!
great macros!!
Fantastic photos Liam!
spectacular close up!
exquisite detail!
Great work Liam...
Thanks, Gerardo! :)
Grate photos