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They are two very similar species, I believe one way to differentiate them is the dark corner of the hindwing that many Sachems show (though this one strangely enough, does not).
See here: http://www.rlephoto.com/skippers_grass2/sachem01.htm
http://www.rlephoto.com/skippers_grass1/skipper_fiery01.htm
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