Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus)

In NC, this butterfly is rare to uncommon and found only in the mountains. Indian Skippers are single brooded, flying in May/June. The host plants are various grasses, and this species is commonly found nectaring on Red Clover.


Male Haywood Co., NC 13 May 2005 2005	same individual 2005

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Created on ... May 20, 2005 | Updated on ... May 20, 2005 | jspippen@duke.edu