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.
![Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus)](indianskipper-v050513-2954harmondenz.jpg) |
![Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus)](indianskipper-v050513-2949harmondenz.jpg) |
Male Haywood Co., NC 13 May 2005 2005 |
same individual 2005 |
Created on ... May 20, 2005 | Updated on ... May 20, 2005 | jeffpippen9@gmail.com