Gossamer Wings: Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas

Eastern Tailed-blue Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from .88" - 1.13"
Habitat: Open areas, lawns, fields
Occurrence Level: Common
Flight Period: Late April to early October
Larval Host Plant: Tick trefoils, clover

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Eastern Tailed-Blue
Howard County, MD. May 30, 2012

The Eastern Tailed-Blue has small black marks on the ventral side and orange spots near the tail. Yes, it even has a very small tail.


Eastern Tailed-Blue
Howard County, MD. May 28, 2012

This Eastern Tailed-Blue was taking a quick drink on the volleyball court.


Eastern Tailed-Blue
Charles County, MD. June 12, 2013


Eastern Tailed-Blue
Howard County, MD. June 16, 2012

Mated pair.


Eastern Tailed-Blue
Howard County, MD. August 14, 2012

Censored mated pair.


Eastern Tailed-Blue
Howard County, MD. May 9, 2012

Upperside view of a female.


Eastern Tailed-Blue
Dorchester County, MD. July 17, 2014

Upperside view of a male.


Eastern Tailed-Blue
Howard County, MD. June 14, 2012

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