Swarthy Skipper, Stratford Point, 8/18/15; 8/19/15

Swarthy Skipper, Stratford Point 8/19/15

At Stratford Point this morning (8/18/15), looked for the Swarthy Skippers that have been reported for the past few days, first found by Stefan Martin.  Luckily, Patrick Comins was present and he found one hiding deep in the red clover cover--and then we found at least 3 or 4 more.  Distinctive contrast between forewing and hindwing shape & length; also venation of hind wing stands out in relief--quite different than the Tanwy-edged Skippers also in evidence in the same habitat today.  Two views of a record photo below:

Swarthy Skipper, 8/18/15 Stratford Point

Tawny-edged Skipper 8/18/15 Stratford Point