Butterflies Occurring in the DC Area
by Richard H. Smith
| Species | Occurrence Level | Flight Time |
|---|---|---|
| Swarthy Skipper | Uncommon | May, Aug., Sept. |
| Clouded Skipper | Uncommon | Aug., Sept. |
| Least Skipper | Common | May, June, Sept., Oct. |
| European Skipper | Uncommon, Specialized Habitat | June |
| Fiery Skipper | Uncommon | Aug., Sept. |
| Leonard's Skipper | Rare, Specialized Habitat | Sept. |
| Cobweb Skipper | Rare, Specialized Habitat | May |
| Peck's Skipper | Common | May, Aug., Sept. |
| Tawny-edged Skipper | Uncommon | June, Aug. |
| Crossline Skipper | Common | June, July, Aug. |
| Southern Broken-Dash | Rare | June, Sept. |
| Northern Broken-Dash | Common | May, Aug. |
| Little Glassywing | Common | June, Aug. |
| Sachem | Abundant | July, Aug., Sept. |
| Delaware Skipper | Rare | June, Aug. |
| Mulberry Wing | Rare, Specialized Habitat | July |
| Hobomok Skipper | Uncommon | May, June |
| Zabulon Skipper | Common | May, June, Aug. |
| Broad-winged Skipper | Uncommon, Specialized Habitat | June, Sept. |
| Dion Skipper | Uncommon, Specialized Habitat | June, July |
| Dun Skipper | Common | June, July, Aug. |
| Dusted Skipper | Rare, Specialized Habitat | May |
| Pepper and Salt Skipper | Rare, Specialized Habitat | May |
| Common Roadside-Skipper | Rare | May, Aug. |
| Ocola Skipper | Uncommon | July, Sept. |