Carterocephalus mandan
Arctic Skipper
Carterocephalus mandan, commonly known as the Arctic Skipper, is a in the Hesperiidae. It is found in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Vermont. The species is closely related to Carterocephalus palaemon, the Chequered Skipper, which has been the subject of conservation efforts in Britain.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carterocephalus mandan: /ˌkɑːrtəroʊˈsɛfələs ˈmændæn/
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Distribution
Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada; Vermont in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Carterocephalus palaemonClosely related congeneric ; both are commonly called 'Arctic Skipper' in different regions, though C. palaemon is more widely known as the Chequered Skipper in Europe where it has been subject to reintroduction efforts from 2018.