Hesperiidae Collection

Essex skipper butterfly (Thymelicus lineola) male visiting flower, , Wiltshire, England, UK, July

Pecks skipper butterfly (Polites peckius) feeding on flowers, Crossways Preserve Montgomery County, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, June

Various butterflies (Nymphalidae, Hesperiidae), chromolithograph, published in 1892
Various butterflies (Nymphalidae, Hesperiidae): 1) Dark green fritillary (Speyeria aglaja), a-caterpillar, b-butterfly; 2) Silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia), a-caterpillar, b-pupa

Purple coneflower, USA

Northern Chequered Skipper, (Carterocephalus silvicola), female on flower

Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) resting on bloomin Common Heather, Laegieskamp, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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A small peck's skipper, Polites peckius, pollinating thistle flowers

A Skipper Butterfly (Hesperiidae) Visits A Flower; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Skipper Butterflies (Hesperiidae) Feed On Aster Blossoms In A Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Copper Butterfly Visits Aster Blossoms In A Flower Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Skipper Butterfly Seeks Nectar From A Chilean Aster; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Essex Skipper or European Skipper -Thymelicus lineola-, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Hesperiidae -- Lycaena Virgaureae, Lycaena Phlaeas, Thecla Rubi, Thecla Pruni, Zephyrus Betulae, Zephyrus Quercus, Spilothyrus Alcaea, Hesperia Alveus, Hesperia Malvae

Small Skipper -Thymelicus sylvestris-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Silver-spotted Skipper -Hesperia comma-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Large Skipper Butterfly -Ochlodes venatus-, Bavaria, Germany

Pompeius Skipper -Pompeius pompeius-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Wildlife- Skipper butterfly on a native lobelia flower. Sydney, Australia

Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus phyleus) adult, feeding on lantana flowers, Hope Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica, December

Malicious Skipper (Synapte malitiosa malitiosa) adult, basking on leaf, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Schauss Skipper (Pyrrhocalles jamaicensis) adult, resting on leaf, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Two-barred Flasher (Astraptes fulgerator) adult, feeding at flowers, Canopy Tower, Panama, November

Watsons Cane Skipper (Panoquina sylvicola woodruffi) adult, resting on flowers, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Tufted Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus flocciferus) adult female, resting on vegetation, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Yellow-banded Skipper (Pyrgus sidae) adult, resting on seedhead, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, July

Lyells Swift (Pelopidas lyelli) adult, resting on dry vegetation, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, September

Sage Skipper (Muschampia proto) adult male, sunning on stony ground, Andalucia, Spain, May

Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) adult male, roosting on Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) flower, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult, feeding on Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) flowers on chalk downland, Hampshire, England, August

Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult female, resting on dry grass, Simplon Pass, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, July

Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U. S. A. May
Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U.S.A. May

Alpine Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus andromedae) adult female, resting on Alpine Coltsfoot (Homogyne alpina) flowerhead, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Clouded Flat (Tagiades flesus) adult, resting on leaf, Gambia, January

Skipper Butterfly larva (Hesperiidae) on a leaf

Large skipper butterfly. Male large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) resting on a leaf. Photographed in the Dorset, UK, in July

Poanes, broad grafs skipper butterfly
Illustration of a broad grafs skipper butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 307, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) two adults, resting on grass flowerhead, Italy, july

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult pair, mating on bramble leaf, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus carthami) adult, roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, june

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Hesperiidae, also known as skipper butterflies, are a diverse group of insects that belong to the family Nymphalidae. This chromolithograph from 1892 showcases the beauty and variety of these fascinating creatures. In Wiltshire, England, a male Essex skipper butterfly can be seen gracefully visiting a delicate flower. Its vibrant colors and intricate patterns make it a true marvel of nature. Meanwhile, at Crossways Preserve, a Pecks skipper butterfly indulges in the sweet nectar of blooming flowers. One cannot help but be captivated by the sight of these enchanting creatures fluttering around purple coneflowers in the United States. The Northern Chequered Skipper delicately perches on a flower with elegance and grace. The illustration depicts both Lycaenidae and Hesperiidae butterflies side by side, showcasing their unique characteristics and distinguishing features. Another mesmerizing image captures an Essex Skipper resting on blooming Common Heather at Laegieskamp. The tranquility exuded by this scene is truly captivating. Venturing across continents to Astoria, Oregon in the United States reveals even more wonders. A Skipper Butterfly finds solace in visiting various flowers while seeking nectar for sustenance. These tiny creatures bring life to gardens as they feed on Aster blossoms with utmost precision. A Copper Butterfly joins them in their quest for nourishment amidst Aster blossoms in an exquisite flower garden. Their presence adds vibrancy and joy to any natural setting they inhabit. Lastly, we witness a Skipper Butterfly delicately extracting nectar from a Chilean Aster plant - yet another testament to their resilience and adaptability across different environments. Hesperiidae butterflies continue to amaze us with their delicate beauty and vital role as pollinators in ecosystems worldwide. As we appreciate these stunning images captured throughout time and space, let us cherish these remarkable creatures and strive to protect their habitats for generations to come.