Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1338915

Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon

Observation date: August 12, 2022
Submitted by: nyasner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed near phlox and other plants about 3 feet high
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: Male. Although the Least Skipper has the large orange patch on the dorsal HW, the first photo with the ventral view is the clincher for the Zabulon. You can see the broad yellowish-orange patch with scattered brown spots, and the yellow spot on the HW "shoulder" near the attachment. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, New York County