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Ocala Skipper

Panoquina ocola

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

Freshly emerged Ocola Skippers often have a noticeable purplish sheen to the hindwings below. The butterfly can be encountered in a wide range of habitats including suburban gardens. Adults have a fast, darting flight typically within a few feet of the ground.

Habitat:

Urban

Reference Links:

ButterflyDatabase.com

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