Arctic Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)
Arctic Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)
Ottawa, ON 2011/06/01
Ottawa, ON 2012/05/27
Kanata, ON 2011/06/17
Gatineau Park, QC 2011/06/03
Member of Family: Hesperiidae
French common name: Échiquier
The common name of this butterfly is somewhat misleading, as it is found through much of Ontario. To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit: The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online
For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada ( en français )