Description

The wingspan of the Hoary Edge is between 4.5 and 4.9 cm long. This particular butterfly is very similar in appearance to the Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

The Silver-spotted Skipper is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is claimed to be the most recognized skipper in North America.-Description:The wingspan of an adult is 43–67 mm...

but is smaller and has a longer strip of diffused silver on its wing.

Distribution

The Hoary Edge can be seen throughout the eastern United States

United States

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in open woodlands, deciduous mixed forest and sandy areas.