Grizzled Skipper

The grizzled skipper is a common butterfly from the family Hesperiidae that is widespread throughout Europe. It is a small butterfly with a chequered pattern on...
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The grizzled skipper is a common butterfly from the family Hesperiidae that is widespread throughout Europe. It is a small butterfly with a chequered pattern on its wings.
It prefers two major types of habitat: woodland and grassland.
Eggs are laid on plants that will provide warmth and proper nutrition for development. As larvae, their movement is usually restricted to a single plant, on which they will build tents. Larvae then spin cocoons, where they remain until spring. Upon emerging as adult butterflies, grizzled skippers are quite active during the day in search for food. They also possess multiple methods of communication; for example, vibrations are used to communicate with ants, and chemical secretions play a role in mating. Exhibiting territorial behavior, males apply perching and patrolling strategies to mate with a desired female.
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