Southern Broken-Dash (Polites otho) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 6,046 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 Southern Broken-Dash: observations by month (U.S.)
Southern Broken-Dash by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,322 | October | Sep–Nov |
| Florida | 2,298 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Louisiana | 306 | September | Aug–Sep |
| North Carolina | 256 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Georgia | 220 | May | May–May |
| Maryland | 147 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Arkansas | 118 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 88 | August | Aug–Sep |
| South Carolina | 76 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Virginia | 72 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Mississippi | 56 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Alabama | 53 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Tennessee | 14 | August | Aug–Aug |
| District of Columbia | 11 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Missouri | 7 | August | Aug–Aug |
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 Southern Broken-Dash?
Nationally, September has the most observations, with the main season from August to October.
Where is Southern Broken-Dash most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, Louisiana.