Sachem Skipper

Natural Habitat

Open sunny areas including disturbed sites, gardens, lawns, roadsides, and meadows.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on flower nectar from various plants; larvae feed on several species of grasses and sedges.

Behavior Patterns

Active during the day with a rapid, darting flight. Males are territorial and perch on low vegetation to wait for females. They pass through several generations per year depending on the climate.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem as a pollinator. No significant risks to humans, though larvae are sometimes considered minor pests of turfgrass in certain regions.

Identified on: 6/29/2026