Dion Skipper is a fairly common medium-large skipper found near wet areas where sedges grow.

Durham Co., NC 8/15/10.

A worn individual nectaring on Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum).

Chatham Co., NC 9/21/14.

It is reasonably distinctive -- a rich dark-, sometimes reddish-brown, with paler veins and a pale ray midway through the hindwing underside. The pale ray extends from the body to about 2/3 of the way towards the wing edge.

Washington Co., NC 6/21/06.

Dare Co., NC 9/8/2001.

New Hanover Co., NC 8/23/03.

Brunswick Co., NC 8/28/04.

Harnett Co., NC 6/5/05.

We thought this male looked a bit like a Dukes's Skipper, but the pattern on the upperside of the wings shows it to be a Dion.

Craven Co., NC 10/12/2001.

A worn individual.

Durham Co., NC 9/13/09.

Dare Co., NC 10/2/05.

Males above have a bold black stigma.

Dare Co., NC 10/2/05.

Male, Durham Co., NC 6/24/07.

Females above are very dark.

Dare Co., NC 10/2/05.

Comparison of Dion (bottom) with Palatka Skipper.

Dare Co., NC 10/2/05.