skipper butterfly
Refers to butterflies of the family Hesperiidae, known for their quick, darting flight.
The skipper butterfly is a small butterfly that flies quickly.
Katakana spelling is common for this insect name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling with 蝶; rarely used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
The name likely derives from the mimetic word せせり (seseri), referring to a quick, darting motion, combined with 蝶 (chō, 'butterfly'). The exact origin is uncertain.