Lepidoptera - Thymelicus lineola

Kansas City isn't too far from where it's been recorded

It is recorded from several locations in Missouri to within about 120 miles from Kansas City (give or take). It is also still expanding its range, so this seems reasonable to me.

Oh, and the orange thing back of the head. Stumped me for a second or two, but that's the end of the right antenna.

Moved from Grass Skippers.

… David J. Ferguson, 5 February, 2015 - 4:25pm

Thanks David.

I've been going stir crazy by looking at skippers this winter so I got a good chuckle on the orange club miscue.

… Cliff Ivy, 5 February, 2015 - 5:29pm

European skipper

based upon dark veins, wing shapes,and size but not know to occur in Kansas. BAMONA sightings have occurred in nearby north central MO.
Orange parasitic egg on back of head?
Delaware is a common yellow to orange skipper at this locale.

… Cliff Ivy, 5 February, 2015 - 3:52pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… David J. Ferguson, 31 July, 2012 - 1:01am

Assuming your teacher wants you to find this information

yourself, go to the Lepidoptera page and click on Browse as here and then drill your way down through the taxonomy as far as you are interested.

… john and jane balaban, 13 July, 2012 - 10:23am

Agreed

John & Jane B are right!

We are all happy to help identify bugs for the public, but it isn't right for us to do your school work ;)

Since you are seeking verification and not id,. perhaps you should include all of the information you have determined first - incl. Order, Class and Family as required and the id's as you have determined the specimen to be. We can then direct you as needed.

Cheers

… Bill Reynolds, 13 July, 2012 - 10:48am

Honestly, I didn't think I wo

Honestly, I didn't think I would get this many responses so quickly. As I told John & Jane, my professor directed us to this site because of the fact that we can post pictures on here. Otherwise, I would not have thought of doing so.

I did not mean to be insulting in anyway- I just wanted to double check my work. I'm sincerely sorry for the confusion.

… Alexis Schelp, 13 July, 2012 - 11:12am

It's no problem or insult at all,

and I understand. I not only help out on this site, but also work in a museum. We have to be careful when helping students - so as not to give an unfair advantage to some over others. Helping is always at the top of the list, provided we aren't actually doing the work expected of the student.

… Bill Reynolds, 13 July, 2012 - 11:21am

I understand your point compl

I understand your point completely and I would never have someone complete any sort of assignment for me, whether school or work. However, I like to be very thorough and check all of my projects and assignments, seeing as my education is my ticket to a successful future. This is my first Entomology class so I am not as familiar with this area as my other studies. It seemed silly to miss points on an assignment when one of the perks of being in this generation is having access to the world at my fingertips. Thank you again for all of the help- I truly appreciate it.

… Alexis Schelp, 13 July, 2012 - 11:40am

Skipper

Alexis,
This is the Taxonomy for family Hesperiidae. Hope this helps with you class project.
Robert

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 13 July, 2012 - 10:22am