Grass Skippers: Dion Skipper Euphyes dion
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.44" - 1.75" |
| Habitat: | Open marshes, bogs, swamps |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Mid-June to August, early September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Carex hyalinolepis, other sedges |
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Dorchester County, MD. July 20, 2013
The Dion Skipper is breathtaking and it's difficult to describe their exact color - almost a pure yellow-orange tan. The rays were not as pronounced as some photos I've seen but what a remarkable Skipper!
Anne Arundel County, MD. September 1, 2013
This sighting was a total surprise. I was walking in a butterfly garden and this Dion Skipper stopped for a quick drink and was off again. Again, their color is extraordinary! The rays are visible in this shot.
Dorchester County, MD. July 20, 2013
Such powerful looking legs!