Normally an uncommon to rare large satyr of wet areas in the Coastal Plain, we found an amazing 75 on the 2003 Croatan count. Ususally seen flying low through grasses with a distinctive flopping flight, they very rarely stop to nectar at flowers (this one is on Marshallia).

Croatan National Forest, Craven Co., NC 8/24/03.

A more worn individual with the elongated eyespots typical of Georgia Satyr.

Croatan National Forest, Craven Co., NC 8/28/05.

Croatan National Forest, Craven Co., NC 8/27/06.

This individual has unusually small eye spots, approaching those of the recently recognized Helicta Satyr (Neonympha helicta).

Croatan National Forest, Craven Co., NC 8/24/03.