Leonard's Skipper - Alabama Butterfly Atlas

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Leonard's Skipper is one of the few skippers with a single brood in the late summer (August, September). Typically found in scattered colonies in the northeastern and north central United States, it has suffered a gradual but persistent decline in its eastern range. Records from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center (1995-2003) listed one Alabama record that occurred in Tuscaloosa County, far from the known range of the species. Unfortunately, specific details including date, location, and the observer were lost in the transition from that website to the current Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA) site.

Distribution and Abundance

A dot on the county map indicates that there is at least one documented record of the species within that county. In some cases, a species may be common throughout the county, in others it may be found in only a specific habitat. The High Count information shows the highest numbers recorded for this species as well as when and where they occurred.

The sightings bar graphs depict the timing of flight(s) within each of three geographic regions. Place your cursor on a bar within the graph to see the number of individuals recorded during that period.

The abundance calendar displays the total number of individuals recorded within each week of the month. Both the graphs and the calendar are on based data collection that began in 2000.

The records analyzed here are only a beginning. As more data is collected, these maps and graphs will paint a more accurate picture of distribution and abundance in Alabama. Submit your sightings to albutterflyatlas@gmail.com.