Skippers Are A Family, The Hesperiidae, Of The Lepidoptera, Moths And Butterflies Stock Image

Skippers are a family, the Hesperiidae, of the Lepidoptera moths and butterflies. Being diurnal, they are generally called butterflies. They were previously placed in a separate superfamily, Hesperioidea; however, the most recent taxonomy places the family in the superfamily Papilionoidea. They are named for their quick, darting flight habits. Most have their antenna tips modified into narrow, hook-like projections. More than 3500 species of skippers are recognized, and they occur worldwide, but with the greatest diversity in the Neotropical regions of Central and South America.