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More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo
SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA
Teleus Longtail
Spicauda teleus
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The Teleus Longtail (Spicauda teleus, formerly Urbanus teleus) is a Neotropical skipper butterfly recognizable by its long hindwing tails and a thin, transparent band on its forewings. It is part of a complex of similar-looking "longtail" skippers and is often seen in tropical forest clearings and gardens. Unlike the Plain Longtail, the Teleus Longtail features a thin transparent median band on the forewing. They are active nectar feeders, frequently visiting various flowers in gardens and clearings.

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