Arctic Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

Member of Family: Hesperiidae

On iNaturalist, the scientific name has been updated to Carterocephalus mandan.

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