Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus)

Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus) Found in NC only in the mountains and only during a short period in the spring. Like other Hesperia skippers, the most common confusion species is the ubiquitous Sachem.

Haywood Co., NC 5/13/05.

Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus)

This angle shows a little of the orange on the upper surface of the forewing of this fresh male.

Haywood Co., NC 5/13/05.

North Carolina Butterflies

Revised 6/30/05 cwcook@duke.edu