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Urbanus proteus
Skipper with long tails. Upperside is dark blackish brown; body and wing bases are iridescent blue-green. Males have a costal fold enclosing scent scales on the leading edge of the forewing. Dark row on underside of hindwing is a complete band. Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 2 5/16 inches (4.5 - 6 cm).
This one was feeding on lantana in a cultivated garden at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center near Jackson (Aiken County), SC.
Caterpillar Hosts: Vine legumes including various beans (Phaseolus), hog peanuts (Amphicarpa bracteata), beggar's ticks (Desmodium), blue peas (Clitoria), and wisteria (Wisteria). Adult Food: Flower nectar from a variety of plants including bougainvillea, lantana, and shepherd's needle.
Spotted on Aug 30, 2014
Submitted on Dec 26, 2014
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