| Euphyes vestris (Boisduval, 1852) |
| Status: Uncommon to abundant resident |
| Flight Period(s): Two flights southward. It is possibly single brooded in northern Nebraska. We have records for the state from 4 June – 7 September. |
| Range: This species is found through most of the U. S. and southern Canada east of the Rocky Mountains. In and west of the Rockies it can be found in disjointed populations. It has been found statewide in Nebraska. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Sedges, of which sun sedge (Carex heliophia) – a hillside plant, and Carex lacustris are mentioned. |
| Overwinter: As a partially grown caterpillar |
| Commentary/Habitat: The Dun Skipper is less restricted to wetlands than the other members of its genus. While it is generally found in vicinity of water in the eastern 2/3 of the state, Euphyes vestris has been found in arid upland sites in the Nebraska panhandle. Although it is found on a regular basis it only occasionally becomes common, most often being found in smaller numbers. |
| Similar Species: Females closely resemble females of Northern Broken-Dash and Little Glassywing. |
