Plain and brown, but easy to recognize because of its long-winged shape. Most common in the fall, when large numbers often migrate up from further south.
Orange Co., NC 9/30/05.
Sometimes they have a trace of a pale row of spots across the hindwing, making them look a little like the related Purple-washed Skipper (Panoquina lucas), which occurs as far north as the southern tip of Texas.
Orange Co., NC 9/30/05.
This aberrant individual is unique - I've never seen another like it.
New Hanover Co., NC 8/26/06.
