Bug Identifier
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Community identification

Eastern Tailed-Blue

Cupido comyntas

Order & Family
Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae
Size
Wingspan of 21 to 29 millimeters.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

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.