Arogos Skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos)

Apparently extirpated in NC; formerly very rare with few known locations in association with longleaf pine habitats. It has two broods: June and Aug/Sep. The NC Arogos Skippers are an endangered subspecies, if still present somewhere in the state. Duller orange color, smaller size, and disinctly pale veins distinguish Arogos from the similar and related Delaware Skipper.

Arogos Skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos)
Carteret Co., NC
27 Aug 2006

Same individual with different camera settings.

Arogos Skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos)
Carteret Co., NC
28 August 2005

Arogos Skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos)
Carteret Co., NC
29 August 2004

Arogos Skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos)
Carteret Co., NC
31 August 2008

Arogos Skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos)
Carteret Co., NC
28 August 2005

Nectaring on Yellow Balduina (Balduina uniflora)

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