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Lilac-banded longtail - Urbanus/Thorybes dorantes Near Caves of Balankanche. Geotagged,Mexico,Summer,Urbanus dorantes Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Lilac-banded longtail - Urbanus/Thorybes dorantes

Near Caves of Balankanche.

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"Thorybes dorantes" is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found from Argentina, north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to southern Texas and peninsular Florida. Strays can be found as far north as northern California, southern Arizona, southern Missouri and North Carolina.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jul 2, 2022. Captured Sep 12, 2011 18:15 in MF58+35 Xcalacoop, Yucatan, Mexico.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 10/16000s
  • ISO400
  • 280mm