Hobomok Skipper (Lon hobomok) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 8,860 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
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 Hobomok Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Hobomok Skipper
The Hobomok skipper (Poanes hobomok) is a North American butterfly of the family Hesperiidae.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Hobomok Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,323 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Minnesota | 1,042 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New York | 986 | June | May–Jun |
| Michigan | 757 | June | May–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 691 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New Hampshire | 645 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Ohio | 625 | May | May–Jun |
| Maine | 533 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 464 | June | May–Jun |
| Illinois | 347 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Maryland | 335 | May | May–Jun |
| Massachusetts | 221 | June | Jun–Jun |
| West Virginia | 159 | June | May–Jun |
| New Jersey | 138 | May | May–Jun |
| Connecticut | 111 | June | May–Jun |
| Virginia | 109 | May | May–Jun |
| Nebraska | 103 | June | Jun–Jun |
| North Carolina | 66 | June | May–Jun |
| Iowa | 64 | June | May–Jun |
| Indiana | 46 | May | May–Jun |
| North Dakota | 20 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Tennessee | 16 | May | Apr–Jun |
| South Dakota | 14 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Missouri | 13 | May | May–May |
| New Mexico | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Arkansas | 6 | May | May–May |
| Georgia | 5 | April | Apr–Jun |
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 Hobomok Skipper?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to June.
Where is Hobomok Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, Minnesota, New York.