Ocola Skipper (Panoquina ocola) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 12,112 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Ocola Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Ocola Skipper
Panoquina ocola, the ocola skipper or long-winged skipper, is a species of butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found in Paraguay north through tropical America and the West Indies to south Texas. Strays north to southeast Arizona, west Texas, central Missouri, Ohio, central Pennsylvania, and Long Island.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Ocola Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3,074 | October | Sep–Nov |
| Texas | 1,786 | October | Oct–Nov |
| Georgia | 1,500 | October | Jul–Oct |
| North Carolina | 1,185 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Virginia | 813 | October | Aug–Oct |
| South Carolina | 634 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Alabama | 536 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Maryland | 441 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Louisiana | 406 | October | Aug–Nov |
| Tennessee | 335 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Mississippi | 233 | October | Sep–Nov |
| New Jersey | 206 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Ohio | 165 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Arkansas | 117 | October | Sep–Nov |
| Illinois | 112 | October | Sep–Oct |
| District of Columbia | 96 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Massachusetts | 78 | September | Sep–Oct |
| New York | 72 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Kentucky | 67 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Pennsylvania | 62 | October | Aug–Oct |
| Missouri | 50 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Connecticut | 41 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Indiana | 22 | October | Sep–Oct |
| New Hampshire | 20 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Delaware | 11 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Michigan | 9 | October | Sep–Oct |
| Wisconsin | 9 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Maine | 8 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Oklahoma | 8 | August | Aug–Nov |
| Iowa | 6 | September | Aug–Oct |
| West Virginia | 5 | October | Aug–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Skippers)
Fiery Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Huron Skipper
Zabulon Skipper
Peck's Skipper
Horace's Duskywing
Clouded Skipper
Long-tailed Skipper
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Ocola Skipper?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from September to October.
Where is Ocola Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, Georgia.