Gossamer Wings: Eastern Tailed-Blue Cupido comyntas
| 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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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.
Howard County, MD. May 28, 2012
This Eastern Tailed-Blue was taking a quick drink on the volleyball court.
Charles County, MD. June 12, 2013
Howard County, MD. June 16, 2012
Mated pair.
Howard County, MD. August 14, 2012
Censored mated pair.
Howard County, MD. May 9, 2012
Upperside view of a female.
Dorchester County, MD. July 17, 2014
Upperside view of a male.
Howard County, MD. June 14, 2012
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