Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly (Everes comyntas)
Male Eastern Tailed-Blue
Copyright: Bud Hensley
These small adorable butterflies are lovely to watch visiting flowers or moist areas. The males are a cobalt blue while the females are a more slate gray. They can be seen flying low to the ground or basking in the sun with their wings slightly open.
Unlike other butterflies, the females will lay her eggs on the host plants flower buds and the caterpillars will feed on them, along with the flowers and seeds. This dainty little butterfly is a delightful guest to welcome in your garden.
Female
Copyright: Fred Miller
Female
Copyright: Fred Miller
Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly: (What is this?)
Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Gossamer-wings (Lycaenidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Blue (Polyommatinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 3/4 in. to 1 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Meadows, grassy areas, pastures
Similar To: Koa / Hawaiian Blue Butterfly, Summer Azure Butterfly
Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
