Pepper and Salt Skipper (Amblyscirtes hegon)
Pepper and Salt Skipper (Amblyscirtes hegon)
Gatineau Park, QC 2011/06/03
Male (?) - Gatineau Park, QC 2012/05/28
Female (?) - Gatineau Park, QC 2012/05/28
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