Delaware Skipper (Anatrytone logan) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,399 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Delaware Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Delaware Skipper
Anatrytone logan, the Delaware skipper, is a North American butterfly. It is a member of the subfamily Hesperiinae, the grass skippers. This skipper ranges from the southern Canadian Prairies and southern Ontario through the midwestern and eastern United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Delaware Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2,056 | September | Jun–Oct |
| Illinois | 431 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Michigan | 413 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Minnesota | 338 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Texas | 334 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Ohio | 277 | June | Jun–Aug |
| New York | 255 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Kansas | 234 | August | Aug–Aug |
| North Carolina | 233 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Maryland | 200 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Wisconsin | 193 | July | Jul–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 188 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 186 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Vermont | 181 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 179 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Missouri | 144 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Nebraska | 133 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 132 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Tennessee | 123 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Arkansas | 119 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Virginia | 118 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Georgia | 116 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Indiana | 101 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Colorado | 97 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Iowa | 91 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Kentucky | 69 | June | Jun–Aug |
| New Jersey | 69 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Maine | 65 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Connecticut | 64 | July | Jun–Jul |
| South Carolina | 58 | May | May–May |
| Louisiana | 53 | September | Jul–Oct |
| West Virginia | 39 | July | Jul–Jul |
| North Dakota | 23 | July | Jul–Jul |
| South Dakota | 21 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Mississippi | 17 | July | Apr–Jul |
| New Mexico | 15 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Alabama | 12 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 9 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Delaware | 8 | June | Jun–Sep |
| Wyoming | 5 | June | Jun–Jul |
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
Clouded Skipper
Long-tailed 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 Delaware Skipper?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from June to September.
Where is Delaware Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Illinois, Michigan.