Dotted Skipper (Hesperia attalus)

Dotted Skipper (Hesperia attalus)

Dotted Skipper is a rare and local species, found in the sandhills region of N.C.

Female, Scotland Co., NC 10/4/09.

Dotted Skipper (Hesperia attalus)

Males have a bit of a tawny leading edge to their forewing. Could be confused with Crossline Skipper.

Male, Hoke Co., NC 9/12/04.

Females have less of a tawny edge and are more strongly spotted.

Female, Hoke Co., NC 9/12/04.

Sandhills Game Lands, Scotland Co., NC, 9/24/03.

A worn male on Dalea pinnata (Summer Farewell).

Hoke Co., NC 9/12/04.

Same individual.

Hoke Co., NC 9/12/04.

Very worn male.

Sandhills Game Lands, Scotland Co., NC, 9/24/03.

Same individual.

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