Based on 1,599 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Zabulon Skipper is most often recorded in August; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #17 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper in Tennessee by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Tennessee in August
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Huron Skipper
Monarch
Gulf Fritillary
Pipevine Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Hackberry Emperor
Common Buckeye
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Zabulon Skipper appear in Tennessee?
Mainly July–August, with the most records in August.
How common is Zabulon Skipper in Tennessee?
It ranks #17 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (1,599 records in our sample).