Yehl Skipper is uncommon in N.C., but fairly common at times in the Coastal Plain region.

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

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

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

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

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

An uncommon skipper found in moist areas in the Coastal Plain, rarely the Piedmont of North Carolina.

Washington Co., NC 6/21/06.

There are three pale spots on the hindwing, separated by a hint of a pale ray.

Washington Co., NC 6/21/06.

Fresh males are beautiful, with pale yellowish spots and even more richly-colored than a Southern Broken-Dash. Worn males are a more yellowish brown. Tyrrell Co., NC 9/14/03.

Females are a darker brown and have white spots where males have yellow spots. This individual has a missing spot and is unusually dark chocolate-brown. Females can resemble the Twin-spot Skipper, but note the hint of a pale ray and the warmer color on the forewing.

Female, Tyrrell Co., NC 9/14/03.