Arctic Skipper

Carterocephalus palaemon

 Genus Carterocephalus
Subfamily Skipperlings
Family Skippers
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Arctic Skipper

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Occurrence   "Absent from southeastern MA, Cape, and Islands - resident"
Abundance Very uncommon to uncommon; maximum 35
Flight Period May 20 - June 26
Notes Very often found at the flowers of the Wild Geranium
Overwintering Larva
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Arctic Skipper

Photo by Erik Nielsen - 7/8/2002
Pittsburg, NH

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Arctic Skipper

Photo by Tom Murray - 6/8/2004
Pittsburg, NH

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Arctic Skipper

Photo by Frank Model - 6/17/2007
Wentworth Location, NH

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Arctic Skipper

Photo by Frank Model - 6/2/2006
Moran Wildlife Management Area, Windsor

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Arctic Skipper

Photo by Frank Model - 6/7/2007
Moran Wildlife Management Area, Windsor

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Arctic Skipper

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 6/13/2006
Windsor

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