Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei)

Uncommon in the sandhills of NC and rare in the coastal plain, Meske's Skippers are found in dry longleaf pine habitats. Two-brooded, they fly in June and Sep/Oct.
Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei) Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei)
Moore Co., NC
10 October 2004
Moore Co., NC
10 October 2004

Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei) Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei)
Male
Moore Co., NC
10 October 2004
Female
Moore Co., NC
10 October 2004

Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei) Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei)
Moore Co., NC
10 October 2004
Moore Co., NC
10 October 2004

Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei) Here's an entertaining angle!
Moore Co., NC
10 October 2004

Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei) Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei)
Female
Brunswick Co., NC
4 Oct 2008
Female
Brunswick Co., NC
4 Oct 2008

Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei) Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei)
Male
Brunswick Co., NC
4 Oct 2008
Male
Brunswick Co., NC
4 Oct 2008

Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei) Meske's Skipper (Hesperia meskei)
Male
Brunswick Co., NC
4 Oct 2008
Male
Brunswick Co., NC
4 Oct 2008


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