Dion Skipper

Euphyes dion

 Genus Euphyes
Subfamily Grass Skippers
Family Skippers
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Occurrence   Berkshire County - resident
Abundance Rare and very local; maximim 30+
Flight Period July 5 - July 18
Notes Known in MA only from five calcareous wetland sites
Overwintering 3rd stage Larva
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This species is in the process of being listed as a species 'threatened' in Massachusetts. If you find specimens of this species, please take a photograph, note your location carefully, and fill out a Rare Animal Observation Form for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
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Dion Skipper

Photo by Tom Murray - 7/9/2004
North Adams

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Dion Skipper

Photo by Tom Murray - 7/9/2004
North Adams

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Dion Skipper

Photo by Tom Murray - 7/9/2004
North Adams

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