Long-tailed Skipper Butterfly
Urbanus proteus
Butterfly Size: 1 3/4 – 2 5/16 inches
Habitats: Brushy fields, edges of woods, gardens, and other disturbed open habitats.
Plants for the Long-tailed Skipper Butterfly
HOST PLANTS
Vine legumes including:
- various beans
- hog peanuts
- beggar’s ticks
- blue peas
- wisteria
FOOD PLANTS
Flower nectar from a variety of plants including:
- bougainvillea
- lantana
- shepherd’s needle
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WHAT WE DO
Mississippi’s Lower Delta Partnership promotes and enhances the economic and environmental health of Mississippi’s Lower Delta.
We provide educational workshops and cultural programs; community and youth activities; encourage heritage, cultural, and nature tourism in our region; and act as an advocate for the South Delta.
