Sickle-winged Skipper (Eantis tamenund) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,374 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in November.
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 Sickle-winged Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Sickle-winged Skipper
Achlyodes mithridates, the sickle-winged skipper or Jung's dusky wing, is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found from Argentina, north through tropical America and the West Indies to southern Texas. A regular stray north to central Texas, rarely to Arkansas and Kansas.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Sickle-winged Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3,372 | November | Oct–Nov |
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 Sickle-winged Skipper?
Nationally, November has the most observations, with the main season from October to November.
Where is Sickle-winged Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas.