Huron Skipper (Atalopedes huron) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 74,517 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in September.
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 Huron Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Huron Skipper
Atalopedes huron is a small grass skipper butterfly. Formerly treated as a subspecies of Atalopedes campestris, it was upgraded to full species status by Zhang et al. in 2022.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Huron Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11,726 | October | Aug–Nov |
| Virginia | 10,050 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Maryland | 9,607 | September | Jul–Sep |
| Pennsylvania | 6,926 | September | Jul–Sep |
| New Jersey | 3,729 | September | Jul–Sep |
| New York | 3,696 | September | Jul–Sep |
| Tennessee | 3,629 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 2,812 | August | Jun–Oct |
| North Carolina | 2,363 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Ohio | 2,127 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Kentucky | 2,068 | September | Jul–Sep |
| Missouri | 1,980 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Arkansas | 1,582 | October | Jun–Oct |
| District of Columbia | 1,298 | September | Jul–Sep |
| Connecticut | 1,278 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Delaware | 1,193 | September | Jul–Sep |
| Kansas | 1,177 | August | Jun–Oct |
| Florida | 945 | July | Feb–Oct |
| Illinois | 825 | September | Jul–Oct |
| West Virginia | 714 | September | Jul–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 706 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Indiana | 678 | September | Jul–Sep |
| Georgia | 628 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Nebraska | 625 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Minnesota | 548 | August | Aug–Oct |
| Alabama | 326 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Iowa | 264 | August | Aug–Oct |
| Rhode Island | 236 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 222 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Colorado | 154 | September | Jul–Oct |
| South Carolina | 102 | July | Jun–Oct |
| South Dakota | 88 | August | Aug–Sep |
| New Mexico | 84 | September | Jun–Oct |
| Louisiana | 48 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Arizona | 29 | October | Jul–Oct |
| Mississippi | 26 | August | May–Oct |
| New Hampshire | 11 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Michigan | 10 | August | Aug–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Skippers)
Fiery Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Zabulon Skipper
Peck's Skipper
Horace's Duskywing
Clouded Skipper
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 Huron Skipper?
Nationally, September has the most observations, with the main season from July to October.
Where is Huron Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Virginia, Maryland.