Little Glassywing (Vernia verna) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 6,682 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
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 Little Glassywing: observations by month (U.S.)
About Little Glassywing
Vernia verna, the little glassywing, is a species of butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, from central New England west to central Nebraska, south to northern Florida, the Gulf Coast and southern Texas.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Little Glassywing by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1,239 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Virginia | 720 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 709 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Ohio | 629 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New York | 423 | June | Jun–Jul |
| North Carolina | 380 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Georgia | 248 | August | Jul–Aug |
| New Jersey | 195 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 190 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Michigan | 187 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Tennessee | 173 | August | Jul–Aug |
| New Hampshire | 172 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Kentucky | 169 | June | May–Aug |
| Connecticut | 154 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Illinois | 130 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Missouri | 113 | August | May–Aug |
| Alabama | 96 | July | Jul–Aug |
| West Virginia | 90 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Arkansas | 84 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Louisiana | 69 | July | Jul–Jul |
| South Carolina | 69 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Vermont | 66 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 56 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Maine | 54 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Indiana | 50 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Florida | 44 | May | Apr–May |
| Minnesota | 30 | July | Jun–Jul |
| District of Columbia | 25 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Mississippi | 24 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Delaware | 23 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Texas | 23 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Oklahoma | 14 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Iowa | 12 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Rhode Island | 12 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Nebraska | 6 | 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 Little Glassywing?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to August.
Where is Little Glassywing most often seen?
The most observations come from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania.