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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Medium

Host Plants

• American Wisteria

Where Found

Habitat

• Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Description

Arguably one of our most abundant species, the Long-tailed Skipper is a common sight in most any disturbed habitat or garden. The adults regularly visit a variety of small flowers where they can be easily observed. The colorful larvae make shelters on their host plant by folding over sections of individual leaves or weaving several leaves together. | Photos by Jaret Daniels