I almost sneaked and called it a Mountain Checkered-Skipper, they look similar, so I could title the post “Mountain Skipper in the Valley”, but a common checkered-skipper is a Common Checkered-Skipper. So I called it what it is. Thanks, Laurie.
I looked up siting and there is on reported sighting of the Common Checkered-Sjipper in around Colorado Springs. You may end up getting more skippers up your way. Better than the Argentine Black & White Tegus invading Georgia.
One range map shows them in southern Canada from British Columbia to Manitoba, but not east of Manitoba. If you are in Ontario or Quebec, I don’t think you will see any of these skippers.
Surprised they go east of British Columbia, not surprised they don’t make it here in Quebec.
It gets pretty cold up there from what I’ve heard.
It can get very cold in winter (-30F) and sweltering (95F but humid) in summer.
I remember one year we got down to -20º F, but usually, we only drop a little below zero F in the winter. We get into the 90s and over 100º F most days in the summertime, but it’s very dry here, so the heat is tolerable. We were in Ravenna, Italy one August with 104º F temps and 99% humidity. It was miserable.
Where are you, again? I have a blank and am too lazy to go looking – I was going to say New Mexico but am not sure…
-20F is closer to our “often” cold – below that is not a regular thing.
Ugh. That would be so miserable to visit a country in that type of heat. Mind you, my sister and brother-in-law did that when they went to Greece… No thanks.
We’er in New Mexico at 5000 feet above sea level in the valley. -20 even down to -30 is not uncommon in the higher elevations.
I guess I was paying attention! 😉
Makes total sense re weather…
Nice! Love the little one along with the purple salvia!
Hello Timothy
Common Checkered-Skipper on Purple Salvia. The only two words I knew before you posted were “common” and “on”.
“Checkered-Skipper.” He looks great. “Purple Salvia.” I thought they were blue bells. Now I know better. Thank you for that.
I love your posts Timothy. The pictures and the videos are gorgeous. You bless all of us with the wonders of the nature. That’s fantastic.
I hope everyone is well and sound asleep at this hour.
G.
Hi Gabriela. I’m happy you got a couple of new words along with seeing a beautiful little skipper and Purple Salvia. We were all tucked into bed, and I had 3 cats snuggled on me. Spunk is on my lap now. He says “Meow”.
Haha! I am in bed too and Maya is right in my arms purring. That’s a beautiful way to start the day. May the rest of your day be as. beautiful as your morning.
This is a first for me, Tim. I learned something new today and I thank you!
It was amazing that you stopped in yesterday same time as my upholsterer and Air Pro…up until then, all had been so quiet. Did you need me or just saying hi? Sorry. Your office all ok? My continued worry is my girls carrying it unknowingly…concerned for Don and Mom, if not me. Opening to public sales tomorrow. Not that we ever have crowds…dont think I’ll need yellow tape lines 6 feet apart on sidewalk to manage eager shoppers! But we must get some action/sales as the cash is going going gone…Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Off Center & Not Even 
That name sure intrigued me. Lovely creature.
I almost sneaked and called it a Mountain Checkered-Skipper, they look similar, so I could title the post “Mountain Skipper in the Valley”, but a common checkered-skipper is a Common Checkered-Skipper. So I called it what it is. Thanks, Laurie.
Always best to call things what they are.
Beautiful little fellow, no matter what one may call him. 🙂
We could call him “Darling, darling”. I’m pretty sure he’s never heard anyone call him by his name. Thanks, Lavinia.
Haven’t seen this one before.
O/T: More end-of-the-world content … giant lizards at large in Georgia. They eat anything. 🙂
I looked up siting and there is on reported sighting of the Common Checkered-Sjipper in around Colorado Springs. You may end up getting more skippers up your way. Better than the Argentine Black & White Tegus invading Georgia.
Lovely! I’ve never seen one like it!
Hi Dale. One map shows they been spotted in every state except Arizona, Utah, North Dakota, Alaska, and Hawaii. But the map is quite checkered.
And probably never up here in Canada…
One range map shows them in southern Canada from British Columbia to Manitoba, but not east of Manitoba. If you are in Ontario or Quebec, I don’t think you will see any of these skippers.
Surprised they go east of British Columbia, not surprised they don’t make it here in Quebec.
It gets pretty cold up there from what I’ve heard.
It can get very cold in winter (-30F) and sweltering (95F but humid) in summer.
I remember one year we got down to -20º F, but usually, we only drop a little below zero F in the winter. We get into the 90s and over 100º F most days in the summertime, but it’s very dry here, so the heat is tolerable. We were in Ravenna, Italy one August with 104º F temps and 99% humidity. It was miserable.
Where are you, again? I have a blank and am too lazy to go looking – I was going to say New Mexico but am not sure…
-20F is closer to our “often” cold – below that is not a regular thing.
Ugh. That would be so miserable to visit a country in that type of heat. Mind you, my sister and brother-in-law did that when they went to Greece… No thanks.
We’er in New Mexico at 5000 feet above sea level in the valley. -20 even down to -30 is not uncommon in the higher elevations.
I guess I was paying attention! 😉
Makes total sense re weather…
Nice! Love the little one along with the purple salvia!
Thanks, Nancy.
Another cracking set of photos, Sir!
The first photo is the best 🙂
Thanks, Harry.
Hello Timothy
Common Checkered-Skipper on Purple Salvia. The only two words I knew before you posted were “common” and “on”.
“Checkered-Skipper.” He looks great. “Purple Salvia.” I thought they were blue bells. Now I know better. Thank you for that.
I love your posts Timothy. The pictures and the videos are gorgeous. You bless all of us with the wonders of the nature. That’s fantastic.
I hope everyone is well and sound asleep at this hour.
G.
Hi Gabriela. I’m happy you got a couple of new words along with seeing a beautiful little skipper and Purple Salvia. We were all tucked into bed, and I had 3 cats snuggled on me. Spunk is on my lap now. He says “Meow”.
Haha! I am in bed too and Maya is right in my arms purring. That’s a beautiful way to start the day. May the rest of your day be as. beautiful as your morning.
This is a first for me, Tim. I learned something new today and I thank you!
Hi Amy Rose. Keep your yere pealed there’s been lots of sightings in the Northeast. They are really small.
Will do, Tim! Thank you!
It was amazing that you stopped in yesterday same time as my upholsterer and Air Pro…up until then, all had been so quiet. Did you need me or just saying hi? Sorry. Your office all ok? My continued worry is my girls carrying it unknowingly…concerned for Don and Mom, if not me. Opening to public sales tomorrow. Not that we ever have crowds…dont think I’ll need yellow tape lines 6 feet apart on sidewalk to manage eager shoppers! But we must get some action/sales as the cash is going going gone…Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
I was just saying hi. Maybe with everything else closed, you will be mobbed.
So pretty! Can’t wait till ours come back.
Thanks, Teri.
A butterfly! Excellent!
Buon fine settimana my friend 🙂
Grazie, Simona. You too.
Wow, so fuzzy and cute! I’ve never seen this kind of butterfly, thanks for the lesson!
You are welcome, Tiffany. Thanks for stopping by.
The wildlife is endless where you live.
I really adore all the pics you post of it. I’m sure I’ve learned more here than I remember learing at school!
Thanks, Resa. I wouldn’t expect you would learn a lot about wildlife in New Mexico in Canadian schools.
Oh boy he sure isn’t ‘common’ .. ! Thanks for the reminder to plant salvia next summer 🙂
Thanks, Julie. And you are welcome.