English Explanatory Dictionary

fiery skipper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Hylephila phyleus, a hesperiid butterfly.

Word forms

fiery skipper fiery skippers

Etymology

So called because the males are a bright flame-like color.

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