Wednesday, December 16, 2020

December 16, 2020

I am a Dorantes Longtail skipper
When I was a larvae I ate legumes such as blue peas
As an adult, in the winter I feed at flowers
And perch upside down under leaves.

Location: Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area

Sources: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Urbanus-dorantes

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson



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