Dion skipper (Euphyes Dion)
This species uses multiple species of sedge as hosts, including Woolgrass, Hairy Sedge, and several other plants in the sedge family
This butterflies caterpillars are yellowish - green with a black head
This butterfly, like many other butterflies, uses its chrysalis to overwinter
This butterfly is mostly orange except for the tips of the antennas and the eyes which are black, this butterflies wings are veiny, sometimes this butterfly has lighter orange blotches on its wings
Native status: Native
Habitat: Open Woodlands
Food: Nectar
Nesting: Leaves (woolgrass)
Behavior: Pollinator
Conservation: Low Concern worldwide, vunerable (G3) in New York state