Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus)

In NC, this butterfly is rare and found only in the mountains. Indian Skippers are single brooded, flying in May/June, rarely into early July. The host plants are various grasses, and this species is commonly found nectaring on Red Clover.

Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus), male
Haywood Co., NC
13 May 2005
2005

Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus), male
Clay Co., NC
18 May 2025

Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus), female
Mitchell Co., NC
2 July 2026

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