Similar Species
The only similar species in the Zabulon Skipper's range is the Hobomok Skipper.
The Hobomok Skipper has a more northern range and different flight period than the Zabulon Skipper. They also have more rounded wings. The upper side of the male Hobomok Skipper's wings has thicker dark margins. The underside of the male's hind wing lacks the enclosed yellow basal spot. While the female Zabulon Skipper has one form, the female Hobomok Skipper has two; the normal form and the pocahontas form. The upper side of the pocahontas form has smaller glassy spots and has one glassy spot near the fore wing costa.
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