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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Dorantes Longtail

Thorybes dorantes

The Dorantes Longtail (Thorybes dorantes) is a species of butterfly in the Hesperiidae family, known for its distinctive long tails on the hindwings and its rapid, darting flight. It is widely distributed in the Americas, ranging from the southern United States to South America. Adults feed on nectar from a variety of flowers, including lantana, bougainvillea, and other brightly colored blooms.

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