



Urbanus proteus
The Long-tailed Skipper is a small butterfly with beautiful blue and brown wings. Its long tail makes it look special as it flutters around flowers in search of nectar.
Habitat: Urban areas
The Long-tailed Skipper has an iridescent blue-green body and dark brownish-purple wings marked with distinct, glassy square spots. Its hindwings feature two very long, prominent tails, making it easy to identify among other butterflies.




Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Even though it's an insect, it travels thousands of miles, migrating south for winter!
If startled, the chrysalis of this skipper can wiggle very fast to scare away danger!
Its caterpillars are called 'leaf-rollers' because they make a cozy home by folding leaves!
Unlike most butterflies, it often holds its front and hind wings at different angles while resting.
Long-tailed Skipper has two long tails that can confuse predators, drawing attacks away from its vital body parts.
Long-tailed Skipper can fly with incredible speed and erratic movements to evade birds and other airborne threats.
Long-tailed Skipper uses its long proboscis to reach deep nectar in flowers, accessing food others can't.
Its caterpillar larvae roll up leaves as homes, protecting them from predators while they munch away.
Adults sip sweet flower nectar, while their hungry caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat leaves; adults drink nectar using a long proboscis.
Phaseolus vulgaris
Its larvae consume the leaves of this plant.

Glycine max
Caterpillars feed on soybean leaves, sometimes as a pest.
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Lantana camara
Adults drink nectar from Lantana flowers, aiding pollination.
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Tyrannus tyrannus
Fast-flying kingbirds are known predators of adult skippers.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Butterflies are gentle and safe to watch. Enjoy looking at them from a distance!
38-50 mm
15-20 mm
7-14 days
25 km/h
Adults sip sweet flower nectar, while their hungry caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Urban areas
Foraging
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