The Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae) is a small to medium-sized North American butterfly. It has a wingspan of approximately one inch and the antennae form a hook. The male’s wings are a tawny-orange to brown on the forewings with a prominent mark and dusty yellow on the lower part of the wing. The female wing is a darker brown orange and white spots on the forewing margin.
Endangered species and ecosystems act | Threatened |
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Manitoba conservation status rank | S2 - Rare |