Carterocephalus mandan – Arctic Skipper

Family Hesperiidae

Caterpillar foods:  grasses (Bugguide)

formerly Carterocephalus palaemon

A late spring woodland skipper, found mostly in the northern 2/3 of Wisconsin.  (Wisconsin Butterflies)  It’s always a thrill to see it here.

5/28/2006

arctic skipper 5-28-06 8

6/3/2010

arctic skipper 6-3-10 9

 

6/13/2015

arctic skipper 6-13-15 1

 

6/2/2016

Arctic Skipper 6-2-16 1

 

6/8/2023

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