Skip to main content

Long-Tailed Skipper

Urbanus proteus

Photo by flowntheloop
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

34.17, -85.87

Field Notes

Description:

Brown spread-winged skipper with turquoise blue body and long tails on hindwings.

Habitat:

Nectaring on a loofah flower on an organic farm surrounded by mixed hardwood and pine forest.

Reference Links:

Long-tailed Skipper - Urbanus proteus - Overview, Long-tailed skipper - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
flowntheloop
@Brian38: It was my first time spotting one! I was disappointed that it flitted away after just a couple of photos (I wanted more close-ups), but I am very thankful that I got to see it!
Brian38
Really cool! I've never seen one before. Great spotting!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Wildlife of the South East, USA
Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Wildlife of Georgia
Mission
Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA
Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

Tags

Photographed
PublishedSeptember 5, 2017

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies