Hoary Edge (Achalarus lyciades)

In a disturbed area at the edge of a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.

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Ferdy Christant

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Locally endemic, wonderful find! Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ferdy! They are really common on our land (lots and lots of plants in the Fabaceae family)! Posted 7 years ago
2. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  For some reason I am obsessed with those rainbowy scales on the upper thorax! <3 Posted 7 years ago
3. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Has not even noticed that! Posted 7 years ago

The Hoary edge

''Achalarus lyciades'', the hoary edge, is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family which can be seen throughout the eastern United States in open woodlands, deciduous mixed forest and sandy areas.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling