Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

 Genus Euphyes
Subfamily Grass Skippers
Family Skippers
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Occurrence   Statewide - resident
Abundance Common; maximum 100+
Flight Period June 22 - September 12 (mainly early July to late August)
Notes "Males oh so plain, but hey, that's how you recognize them"
Overwintering 3rd stage Larva
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More info Butterflies of Massachusetts Website

Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo by Fred Goodwin - 7/30/2002
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo by Mike Walker - 7/5/2002

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Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo © Marj Rines - 7/30/2001

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Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo by Tom Lewis - 7/14/2003
Quabbin Reservoir, Hardwick

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Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo by Tom Murray - 8/6/2004
Lancaster

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Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo by Frank Model - 7/20/2007
Norwottuck Rail Trail, Amherst
Female

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Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo by Frank Model - 7/12/2007
Moran Wildlife Management Area, Windsor
Male

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Dun Skipper - Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Photo by Frank Model - 7/13/2005
Amherst
Courting Pair

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