Orange Co., NC 5/26/07.

This attractive spread-winged skipper is somewhat similar to Silver-spotted Skipper, but much less common.

Clay Co., NC 5/22/05.

The white patch below is further back on the hindwing and more diffuse. It's a sign of a good day when you see a Hoary Edge in NC.

Guilford Co., NC 7/31/04.