Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1295097

Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon

Observation date: June 16, 2021
Submitted by: EddieGarrity
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was perched on top of a White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) plant in the sun. If I got to close it would fly away, but then return. But finally it flew away and did not return. It will be back finding another perch in the sun. That area is below a hole in the tree canopy. So the butterfly will likely move once that area becomes shaded later in the day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: June 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Alexandria