The Common Roadside Skipper is a small, dark brown skipper with a checkered fringe and a few pale spots, flying very close to the ground along roadsides and woodland paths. It is frequently overlooked due to its small size and dark coloration. Males perch on roads and bare ground to watch for females. It is one of the most widespread roadside skippers in North America.
Best time to see a Common Roadside Skipper
The best time to see a Common Roadside Skipper is April–June, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,271 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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