Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Along with some of the butterflies I've seen during the past few summers also came another new one for me this year. The Longtailed Skipper has a touch of blue-green and dark colored wings that caught my eye as it enjoyed the Zinnias. It can be found in the Southern areas of the United States but can travel as far north as Illinois. They sometimes stray west to Arizona and southern California. They will not do well in cooler temperatures and live in subtropical and tropical South America. Keep a watch for them in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic where they can also be found. I love to find and photograph new butterflies,flowers ect. There is so much yet to discover about God's creation where I am. Take time to enjoy and discover the beauty in God's creation where you are. 

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)

Longtailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)