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Ocola skipper

Ocola skipper

Panoquina ocola

A species of Panoquina

The wingspan is 3.5 - 4.5 cm.

General Info About Ocola skipper
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Attributes of Ocola skipper
Colors
Brown
Habitat
low damp field; pasture
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar from asters, nectar from lantana, nectar from buddleja species, nectar from thistles, nectar from various flowering plants
Larva Food Source
Various grass species, panicum, echinochloa, stenotaphrum secundatum, paspalum
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Ocola skipper feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Ocola skipper
It is found in Paraguay north through tropical America and the West Indies to south Texas. Strays north to southeast Arizona, west Texas, central Missouri, Ohio, central Pennsylvania, and Long Island.
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Distribution Area of Ocola skipper
United States
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Life Cycle of Ocola skipper
Egg The embryonic stage of ocola skipper starts with eggs laid on host plants. Eggs are minuscule, spherical, and often have a ribbed surface. This stage is primarily for the development of the basic structures of ocola skipper.
Larva As larvae, ocola skipper exhibit worm-like appearances with a voracious appetite for host plant leaves. The body is elongated and segmented, with color variations for camouflage. Larvae mold several times as they grow.
Pupal Ocola skipper enters a static pupal stage, encased within a chrysalis. The creature undergoes significant transformation, restructuring into an adult form. Color and texture may resemble surroundings for protection.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult ocola skipper’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Adult Size of Ocola skipper
3.5 - 4.5 cm
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Predators of Ocola skipper Larvae
Predaceous beetles, ants, wasps, birds, rodents
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Predators of Adult Ocola skipper
Birds, spiders, preying mantises, lizards, frogs, dragonflies
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Scientific Classification of Ocola skipper
Tips for Finding Ocola skipper
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Youth Habitat of Ocola skipper
Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Ocola skipper
Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands, Savannas
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How Can You Attract Ocola skipper
Adults of ocola skipper might be attracted to various types of nectar-rich flowers, bait traps with fruits, or artificial nectar solutions. Caterpillars may be found on or near their specific host plants.
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Habitat Preferences of Ocola skipper Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of ocola skipper are typically laid singly on host grass blades or stems, favoring damp, sunny spots in meadows or along the edges of water bodies. During the larval stage, they are found within silken shelters they construct on their grassy food source. Pupae are also located on these grasses but are concealed within rolled leaves or other plant parts for protection. Adults are observed in open, sunny areas with low vegetation, commonly near water, as they feed on nectar from flowers or bask to absorb sunlight. Searching for ocola skipper in their different developmental stages requires visiting these varied locations with consideration of the specific vegetation and conditions each stage prefers.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Ocola skipper
The suitable time to find ocola skipper largely depends on the active periods of the different life stages. Adult ocola skipper are typically best observed on warm, sunny days when they are most active.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Ocola skipper
Warm and sunny weather is ideal for finding adult ocola skipper, as it encourages flight and foraging for nectar. Overcast or cooler days may be better for finding caterpillars and pupae as they are less active and would not be hidden by vegetation in motion due to activity.
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Harmful Effects of Ocola skipper
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Hurt Plant

The presence of ocola skipper can lead to defoliation as larvae feed on host plants indiscriminately, chewing leaf tissues. The severity ranges from mild to severe depending on the infestation level, potentially resulting in compromised plant health and reduced photosynthetic capacity.

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Beneficial Effects of Ocola skipper
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Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Ocola skipper flutters from bloom to bloom, sipping nectar with its long proboscis. In the process, it inadvertently collects and transfers pollen, contributing to plant reproduction. Its attraction to flowers is largely visual, drawn to the vibrant colors and specific shapes that mimic its natural feeding cues.
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