Eufala Skipper (Lerodea eufala) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 9,336 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 Eufala Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Eufala Skipper
Lerodea eufala, the Eufala skipper or rice leaffolder, is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found from the coast of Georgia, south through Florida and west across the southern United States to southern California, south through Mexico and Central America to Patagonia. In the summer, it expands its range north to central California, North Dakota, southern Wisconsin, northern Michigan and Washington, D.C.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Eufala Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5,835 | October | Jul–Nov |
| California | 1,643 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Florida | 580 | September | May–Nov |
| Arizona | 360 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Georgia | 314 | August | Jun–Nov |
| North Carolina | 180 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Oklahoma | 160 | October | Aug–Oct |
| South Carolina | 88 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Alabama | 46 | September | Aug–Nov |
| Louisiana | 44 | October | Sep–Oct |
| New Mexico | 19 | August | Aug–Nov |
| Kansas | 18 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Arkansas | 17 | October | Aug–Nov |
| Virginia | 11 | August | Aug–Nov |
| Mississippi | 9 | July | Jun–Sep |
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 Eufala Skipper?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from July to November.
Where is Eufala Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, California, Florida.