Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Hesperiidae ›Genus: Epargyreus

About

Epargyreus clarus, the silver-spotted skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is claimed to be the most recognized skipper in North America. E. clarus occurs in fields, gardens, and at forest edges and ranges from southern Canada throughout most of the United States to northern Mexico, but is absent in the Great Basin and western Texas.

Meet the Characters

Silverina

Silverina is curious and adventurous, always eager to explore new places and meet new friends. Her warm heart and cheerful demeanor make her a beloved figure among the creatures of the forest edges.

Wildlife Stories

Silverina and the Forest Friends

Silverina

4 pages • friendship