Hesperiidae

With over 3,500 species worldwide, skippers are named for their rapid, darting flight patterns. They are generally small to medium-sized with robust, stocky bodies and relatively large heads. The wings of skippers are often angular and held at unique angles when at rest.

Skippers can be found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and gardens. They are characterized by their duller, more muted wing colors (although some species exhibit bright and striking patterns). Key representatives of the family include the Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) and the Common Checkered Skipper (Pyrgus communis). The larvae of skippers typically feed on grasses and other monocotyledonous plants, and many species are considered important pollinators.