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.

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