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Long-tailed Skipper Butterfly

Urbanus proteus

Photo by James McNair
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Description:

Tails are long. Upperside is dark blackish brown; body and wing bases are iridescent blue-green. Males have a costal fold enclosing scent scales on the leading edge of the forewing. Dark row on underside of hindwing is a complete band.
Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 2 5/16 inches (4.5 - 6 cm).
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Urbanus-proteus

Habitat:

Forest

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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