🐾

Dakota Skipper

Hesperia dacotae

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in Canada. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Hesperiidae
Genus
Hesperia
Species
Hesperia dacotae (Dakota Skipper)

Names in Other Languages

French Hespérie du Dakota

Similar Species in Hesperia

🐾
Ottoe Skipper
Hesperia ottoe
Endangered
View all species in Hesperia →

Explore More

ki…
สัตว์
Kingdom
ph…
สัตว์ขาปล้อง
Phylum
cl…
แมลง
Class
or…
ผีเสื้อ
Order
fa…
Hesperiidae
Family
ge…
Hesperia
Genus

Compare Species

vs Ottoe Skipper

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dakota Skipper?
The scientific name of Dakota Skipper is Hesperia dacotae. It belongs to the genus Hesperia.
What is the conservation status of Dakota Skipper?
Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dakota Skipper live?
Dakota Skipper is found in Found in Canada. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada.
What family does Dakota Skipper belong to?
Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae) belongs to the genus Hesperia, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.
Is Dakota Skipper endangered?
Yes, Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Dakota Skipper belong to?
Dakota Skipper (Hesperia dacotae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Dakota Skipper?
The closest relatives of Dakota Skipper in the genus Hesperia include Ottoe Skipper.

Native Range — 1 Countries

View all 1 countries →

Genus Hesperia — 2 Species

🐾
Ottoe Skipper
Hesperia ottoe
EN
🐾
Dakota Skipper
Hesperia dacotae
EN
View all →

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

🐦
BirdFYI
11,000+ Bird Species
 🐟
FishFYI
Fish & Marine Life
 🦕
DinoFYI
6,000+ Dinosaurs
 🌿
PlantFYI
379,000+ Plants

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia