Sachem
Atalopedes huron (W. H. Edwards, 1863)
Family: Hesperiidae
Status: Common to abundant breeding stray
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Range: This southern species survives winters from southern Texas to Georgia. From there is strays northward nearly to the Canadian border. A sibling species A. campestris is found on the west coast.
Larval Hostplant(s): Grasses including Cynodon dactylon, Festuca rubra, Digitaria sanguinalis, Eleosin indica.
Broods/Flight Times: Found in the state from early May through mid November.
Overwintering: Not in our area.
Habitat: Cosmopolitan – found anywhere on flowers.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 1/4 – 1 5/8 inches
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Notes: The Sachem is often nearly the only skipper present after Labor Day. Males are easily identified by the large blocky stigma on the dorsal forewing.
Male Sachem, Kearney, J. Nikkila
