Grass skipper caterpillars create shelters from grass as protection against weather and predators. When hungry, they emerge to eat grass, including parts of their own homes. As they grow, they construct new homes and use silk to prevent slipping. Eventually, they transition into pupae and then mature into adult skippers. Skippers, distinguishable from moths by their daytime activity and unique wing positions, are agile flyers with strong muscles, enabling quick evasions from threats. During courtship, males perform acrobatic dances to attract females, utilizing pheromones released from specific glands on their wings.
Grass skipper caterpillars construct shelters from grass to hide from parasites and predators. When hungry, they venture out for food, including fresh grass.
Skipper caterpillars grow and transition into pupae, eventually becoming adult skippers. Skippers are notable for their daytime flight and unique wing positions.
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