a silver spotted skipper butterfly (epargyreus clarus) drinking nectar from a pink dianthus flower.

zoology science and nature beauty action scene environment epargyreus clarus silver spotted skipper butterfly lepidoptera hesperiidae nectarivory forewing hindwing native plant gardens diurnal brown with spots long tongue proboscis flower butterfly-flower interactions dianthus habitat restoration pink petal stamen macro nectar feeding pollination close-up wildlife insect hovering perching pollinator decline loss pesticide use plants ecology macroglossy adaptation host competition other pollinators climate change impacts scientific research floral adaptations furry visual acuity floating magical whimsical cool tones