(Cupido comyntas)
Habitat: Open Woodlands
Food: Nectar
Nesting: Leaves (Red Clover)
Behavior: Pollinator
Conservation: Low Concern (Population Stable)
Native status: Native
Fun Fact: Eastern Tailed Blues are known to secrete a chemical that some ants like. The ants will protect the caterpillars from predators in return.
Bright, azure coloration
2 orange spots on bottom wings
Dull, slate gray coloration
5-6 orange spots on bottom wings
Small, plump shape
Small spikes to deter predators
Tortilla-brown is the main color
Pecan-brown coloration