Summary ⁵

The Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is claimed to be the most recognized skipper in North America.

Habitat ⁶

River valleys and badlands in the prairie and parkland region.

Conservation status ⁷

May be sensitive to valley flooding, but currently secure.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) MolanicPix, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by MolanicPix, https://picasaweb.google.com/MolanicPix/2014_08#6046335482778072146
2. (c) Mary Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/4561375827_acb59b7120.jpg
3. (c) Darrin OBrien, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2595516733_b67dab1acf.jpg
4. (c) Mary Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6224095327_49f1305c50.jpg
5. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epargyreus_clarus
6. (c) University of Alberta Museums, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://eol.org/data_objects/31884912
7. (c) University of Alberta Museums, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://eol.org/data_objects/31884908

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• BugGuide
• Butterflies and Moths of North America
• CalPhotos
• CUIC Insect Images
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
• Maryland Moths
• Mass Moths
• Moth Photographers Group
• Moths of North Carolina
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• Pacific Northwest Moths

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