White Checkered-Skipper (Burnsius albezens) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 5,865 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph White Checkered-Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albezens, the white checkered-skipper, formerly known as Burnsius albescens and Pyrgus albescens, is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It is found at low altitudes in the southern United States (southern California, southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, western and southern Texas, Florida) and Mexico. It is a rare stray to southwest Utah and central Texas and is found in a variety of dry, open habitats.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White Checkered-Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,409 | October | Mar–Nov |
| Florida | 1,627 | July | Mar–Nov |
| Texas | 1,101 | November | Oct–Jan |
| Arizona | 309 | October | Sep–Nov |
| South Carolina | 124 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Georgia | 110 | November | Aug–Nov |
| Louisiana | 63 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Nevada | 49 | June | Apr–Jul |
| Alabama | 42 | September | Sep–Nov |
| Mississippi | 26 | July | Jul–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 White Checkered-Skipper?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from February to November.
Where is White Checkered-Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Florida, Texas.