Northern Broken-Dash (Polites egeremet) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,680 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
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 Northern Broken-Dash: observations by month (U.S.)
Northern Broken-Dash by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 487 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Florida | 379 | October | Sep–Oct |
| New Hampshire | 346 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Michigan | 328 | July | Jul–Jul |
| New York | 318 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 298 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Ohio | 264 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 250 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Connecticut | 211 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Vermont | 207 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Illinois | 198 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Maine | 172 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Maryland | 162 | July | Jun–Aug |
| New Jersey | 138 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Minnesota | 113 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Virginia | 109 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Arkansas | 86 | June | May–Jun |
| Missouri | 84 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Indiana | 73 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Georgia | 71 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Tennessee | 61 | August | Aug–Aug |
| North Carolina | 46 | June | Jun–Aug |
| South Carolina | 40 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Louisiana | 38 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Texas | 36 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Kentucky | 34 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Rhode Island | 30 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Oklahoma | 26 | June | May–Jun |
| West Virginia | 24 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Alabama | 12 | June | May–Jun |
| Iowa | 10 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Nebraska | 9 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Kansas | 6 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Mississippi | 5 | September | Aug–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 Northern Broken-Dash?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from July to July.
Where is Northern Broken-Dash most often seen?
The most observations come from Massachusetts, Florida, New Hampshire.