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Cupido comyntas
One narrow tail on hindwing. Upperside of male iridescent blue; summer females uniformly brown, spring females smaller with much blue at the wing bases. Underside of hindwing pale gray with black bar at end of cell, distinct black spots, and three large orange spots at outer margin near tail. Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 1/8 inches (2.2 - 2.9 cm).
Gregg's Dalea in wildlife habitat yard.
This specimen was a bit battered and its tails were missing.
Spotted on Oct 16, 2015
Submitted on Jan 15, 2016
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