Pepper and Salt Skipper (Amblyscirtes hegon)

Pepper and Salt Skipper ( Amblyscirtes hegon )

Gatineau Park, QC   2011/06/03

Pepper and Salt Skipper ( Amblyscirtes hegon )

Male (?) - Gatineau Park, QC   2012/05/28

Pepper and Salt Skipper ( Amblyscirtes hegon )

Female (?) - Gatineau Park, QC   2012/05/28

Pepper and Salt Skipper ( Amblyscirtes hegon )

Algonquin Provincial Park, ON   2012/05/30

Member of Family: Hesperiidae

While the male of this species is supposed to have a stigma on the forewing, it is difficult to distinguish it from the dark background colour.   I've taken a stab at separated the sexes based on behavior, wing shape, and body shape.

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