Dion Skipper
Common NameDion Skipper
Scientific NameEuphyes dion
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatMarshes, wet meadows, bogs, fens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Nebraska and Texas
Host PlantsCarex hyalinolepis, Carex lacustris, other sedges
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host sedges. Larvae feed on sedges, creating shelters from tied leaves, and overwinter as partially grown larvae before pupating in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the uniform tawny underside of the hindwing, lacking any spots or bands, and the male's distinct black stigma on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with rich tawny-orange upperwings, often featuring a prominent dark stigma on the male forewing. The underside of the hindwing is typically a uniform tawny-brown.
