Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon) is in the Skippers family (Hesperiidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 48,164 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Zabulon Skipper: observations by month (U.S.)
About Zabulon Skipper
The Zabulon skipper (Poanes zabulon) (sometimes called the southern dimorphic skipper) is a North American butterfly first described by the French naturalists Jean Baptiste Boisduval and John Eatton Le Conte from the state of Georgia, United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Zabulon Skipper by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6,336 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Maryland | 5,779 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Virginia | 5,309 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 4,207 | August | Aug–Aug |
| New York | 3,279 | August | Aug–Aug |
| North Carolina | 3,123 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Illinois | 2,596 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Massachusetts | 2,540 | August | Aug–Aug |
| New Jersey | 2,414 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Tennessee | 1,599 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Georgia | 1,381 | April | Apr–May |
| Indiana | 1,177 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Connecticut | 1,011 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Kentucky | 949 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Michigan | 944 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Missouri | 814 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Delaware | 655 | August | Aug–Aug |
| District of Columbia | 467 | August | Aug–Aug |
| South Carolina | 467 | April | Mar–May |
| Alabama | 458 | August | Apr–Sep |
| Arkansas | 442 | August | Apr–Sep |
| New Hampshire | 402 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 346 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Kansas | 305 | July | Jul–Aug |
| West Virginia | 281 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Oklahoma | 267 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Florida | 156 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Nebraska | 136 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Iowa | 118 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Mississippi | 83 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Texas | 71 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Maine | 33 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Louisiana | 11 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 6 | August | Aug–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Skippers)
Fiery Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Huron Skipper
Peck's Skipper
Horace's Duskywing
Clouded Skipper
Long-tailed Skipper
Common Checkered-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 Zabulon Skipper?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from August to August.
Where is Zabulon Skipper most often seen?
The most observations come from Ohio, Maryland, Virginia.