Silver-spotted Skippers are one of our most common and familiar butterflies, particularly abundant in the mountains. They are somewhat misnamed, since the spot is white, not silver.

Mating pair, Harnett Co., NC 8/18/05.

Madison Co., NC 4/9/2012.

Haywood Co., NC 6/13/2009.

Carroll Co., VA 6/29/2002.

Easy to identify, but watch out for the similar by uncommon Hoary Edge and the rare Golden-banded Skipper.

This individual could barely fly. The wings look fine, but you can see raw flesh exposed on the top side.

Photos taken at Weymouth Woods, Moore Co., NC 4/13/02.

Clay Co., NC 5/21/05.

Clay Co., NC 5/21/05.

Attracted to lights at night.

Carroll Co., VA 8/2/08.

The yellow-greenish striped caterpillars have a large head with two orange eye-spots.

Carroll Co., VA 9/5/05.

Caught by a crab spider.

Craven Co., NC 9/6/03.