Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1415384

Ocola Skipper
Panoquina ocola

Observation date: September 26, 2025
Submitted by: EddieGarrity
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I knew I was looking at a new skipper for me when I saw the shape of this skipper. I had never seen a skipper in the yard that looked so long, and rectangular rather than triangular. It was feeding on the nectar of Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) flowers.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: talusrutgers
Verified date: March 16, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Alexandria