Dion Skipper
Photo Credit
Specimen photo from University of Minnesota Insect Collection
SGCN
Common Name
Dion Skipper
Scientific Name
Euphyes dion
Taxon
Terrestrial Invertebrates
Subtaxon or Group
Skipper
Description
Males: The upperside of the forewing has a wide dark brown border with an orange area in the center and a black stigma. Females: The forewing is mostly dark brown with several light yellowish-orange spots.
Status in North Dakota
Possible resident.
Range Map
Dion Skipper possible range (light gray). Few possible state records.
Reason for SWAP Designation
SGCN (a).
Regionally or globally imperiled.
Threats
Loss of habitat by draining and cropping/developing wetlands is likely the key driver of population declines.
Research and Monitoring
Statewide pollinator surveys have been completed by the USFWS HAPET team and NDSU.
Pollinator surveys should continue throughout the state to determine species presence in ND.
Management Recommendations
- Protect and manage existing wetlands.
- Develop and pollinator habitat (floral resources) adjacent to wetlands.
- Restore wetlands and use known host plants in adjacent seedings.
- Reduce pesticide use.
Primary Geological Regions
Habitat Associations
Habitat Use
Marshes, wet meadows, swamps, wetlands, and mesic grasslands.