Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)

Generally local and uncommon this species is two brooded, flying from May to September in NC. It is found in damp, wooded habitats with lots of sedges in the mountains, piedmont, and sandhills.

Formerly classified as Satyrodes appalachia.

Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Orange Co., NC
16 May 2009
Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Orange Co., NC
29 May 2005		 Orange Co., NC
29 May 2005
Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Orange Co., NC
20 June 2004		 Orange Co., NC
20 June 2004
Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Grainy pics due to high ISO in low light
Alamance Co., NC
9 July 2006		 Same individual
Alamance Co., NC
9 July 2006
Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Cumberland Co., NC
4 June 2006		 Alleghany Co., NC
2 June 2007
Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Allegan Co., MI
5 July 2004		 same individual
Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Dutchess Co., NY
4 Aug 2008		 Dutchess Co., NY
4 Aug 2008
Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia) Appalachian Brown (Lethe appalachia)
Cheboygan Co., MI
23 Aug 2008		 Cheboygan Co., MI
23 Aug 2008

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Created on ... June 20, 2004 | Updated on ... March 8, 2010 | jspippen@duke.edu