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Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly

Cupido comyntas

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

One narrow tail on hindwing. Underside of hindwing pale gray with black bar at end of cell and distinct black spots. Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 1/8 inches (2.2 - 2.9 cm).

Habitat:

On a small bloom near a nature trail in a city park.

Reference Links:

Eastern Tailed-Blue, Species Cupido comyntas - Eastern Tailed-Blue - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedApril 30, 2014

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