Zabulon Skipper

                     

          ZABULON SKIPPER

 

SPECIES: Poanes zabulon

 

STATUS: Least concern

 

HABITAT: Forest clearings, areas around streams, ponds, parks, and flower gardens.

 

DIET: Nectar from a wide variety of flowers and flowering trees and bushes.

 

GENERAL:  The male Zabulon Skipper is very patient waiting for a female to fly by; after he sees the female he will flutter out and begin a courtship display that may last some considerable time.

 

 

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