Hoary Edge Skipper (Achalarus lyciades)

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Photo by Christine Y.

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Upperside of wings is dark brown; center of forewing with a transparent gold band. Fringes are checkered. Underside of hindwing is black-brown with a wide silvery white band along most of the outer margin.

Habitat:

The Hoary Edge can be seen throughout the eastern United States in open woodlands, deciduous mixed forest, and sandy areas.

Notes:

Thanks James for the ID.

Reference Links:

Achalarus lyciades, Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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