Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1411218

Zabulon Skipper
Poanes zabulon

Observation date: August 11, 2025
Submitted by: EddieGarrity
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was alternately feeding from the flowers on an Abelia x grandiflora shrub and sunning itself. It landed on the Abelia stems and leaves and on adjacent plants such as a White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata). It was difficult to get a picture of it since it flitted around and moved often.
Status: Resident
Verified by: talusrutgers
Verified date: March 16, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Alexandria