Tailed Orange
Eurema proterpia

General: The Tailed Orange is similar in color and size to the Sleepy Orange but with a pointed hindwing. The hindwing point becomes longer in late fall individuals. Adults are present only after the summer rains.
Flight: summer through fall
Foodplant: senna, Chamaecrista nictitans var. mensalis
Status: seasonal resident

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