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Mine sure does look like a Cloudywing Skipper (not a moth). I saw Northern and a Southern versions.
The ones I researched look like mine, but none had the same pattern of white marks on their wings - I'm speaking of the 4 marks all in a row, with the second one down looking like is was inserted side-ways between #1 and #3.
Do you know if there is any significance to the pattern/number of white marks on their wings?
A Duskywing skipper. For your area, three are likely. Juvenal's, Zarrucco,or Horace's. Based upon the time of year and wing patterns, this butterfly appears to be a male Horace's duskywing.
Attached pic for reference, note extra spot on forewing indicates female.
