Appearance
The upperside of the wings is orange with a variable amount of black along the forewing costa. The wing veins are lightly marked with black in summer individuals, and winter individuals have no black veins. Males reflect UV light on their upper sides, and some females can be white. The underside of the wings varies depending on the season. Summer individuals are yellow orange with the hindwing slightly pointed. Winter individuals are brown with darker brown markings with the hindwing being much more pointed. The wingspan measures 1+1⁄4 to 1+3⁄4 inches.Naming
The only similar species in the tailed orange's range is the sleepy orange.The sleepy orange has a black forewing cell spot on the upperside, the upperside of the hindwing has a black marginal border, and the hindwing is not pointed.
Behavior
Males patrol all day in search of females. The larva is bright yellow green with a yellow lateral stripe.Habitat
The tailed orange lives in a variety of open habitats such as open woodlands, deserts and subtropical habitats.References:
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