
Community identification
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas
- Order & Family
- Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae
- Size
- Wingspan of 21 to 29 millimeters.
Natural Habitat
Open fields, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas where host plants grow.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on flower nectar from various low-growing plants. Caterpillars feed on the flowers and leaves of legumes.
Behavior Patterns
Flies low and fast close to the ground, with multiple generations hatching from spring through autumn.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and acts as a beneficial pollinator while serving as prey for small predators.