Arctic Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

Arctic Skipper ( Carterocephalus palaemon )

Ottawa, ON 2011/06/01

Arctic Skipper ( Carterocephalus palaemon )

Ottawa, ON 2012/05/27

Arctic Skipper ( Carterocephalus palaemon )

Kanata, ON 2011/06/17

Arctic Skipper ( Carterocephalus palaemon )

Gatineau Park, QC 2011/06/03

Member of Family: Hesperiidae

French common name: Échiquier

The common name of this butterfly is somewhat misleading, as it is found through much of Quebec.

For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada ( en français )