Identify and Attract a Long-Tailed Skipper Butterfly

The Long-Tailed Skipper Butterfly (Urbanus proteus) is a pretty and hard to find butterfly with some unique traits. Here's how to find them and get their attention:  

Caterpillars eat plants in the Fabaceae family, like peas, beans, and grass.  

Plant Host Plants 

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They like flowers that have a lot of juice, like lantana, marigolds, zinnias, and milkweed.  

Provide Nectar Sources 

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Make sure there are sunny spots in your yard where they can eat and relax.  

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Create Sunny Spots 

Include a range of blooming plants so that there are always places to get nectar.  

Maintain a Diverse Garden 

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To protect butterflies and their eggs, get rid of pests naturally.  

Avoid Pesticides 

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Add bushes or small trees to help them stay safe and find a place to sleep.  

Provide Shelter 

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Make a home for them that looks like their natural surroundings by adding plants that they might find in the wild.  

Encourage Natural Habitats 

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