Clouded Skipper (Lerema accius) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 27,075 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Clouded Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius, the clouded skipper, is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found in the United States from Georgia west to Texas, south to Florida, and south through Mexico and Central America to Venezuela and Colombia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Clouded Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12,875 | October | Jul–Nov |
| North Carolina | 2,432 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Georgia | 2,388 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Florida | 1,805 | September | Jun–Nov |
| Alabama | 1,268 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Virginia | 1,171 | September | Aug–Oct |
| South Carolina | 1,146 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Tennessee | 1,042 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Arkansas | 1,018 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Louisiana | 909 | October | Jun–Oct |
| Mississippi | 309 | October | Jul–Oct |
| Oklahoma | 241 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Maryland | 210 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Kentucky | 79 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Arizona | 72 | August | Jul–Dec |
| Missouri | 63 | October | Sep–Oct |
| District of Columbia | 31 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Illinois | 8 | August | Aug–Oct |
| New Jersey | 5 | September | Sep–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Skippers)
Fiery Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Huron Skipper
Zabulon Skipper
Peck's Skipper
Horace's Duskywing
Long-tailed Skipper
Common Checkered-Skipper
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Clouded Skipper?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from July to October.
Where is Clouded Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, North Carolina, Georgia.