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Cogia hippaius This large skipper can only be scene along the border and in far west Texas. Most of its range is in Mexico. It prefers dry grassland and rocky canyons. My one time seeing it was in Fort Davis, Texas at the historic Hotel Limpia. Big thanks to their landscaping team. The yellow lantana in the front flower beds was teaming with butterflies and helped me add this one to my… Read More
Long-tailed Skippers are aptly named, although you’ll occasionally find them without their tails. Their iridescent green backs provide a flash of color as they skip around your garden.
You can find this butterfly throughout most of the United States and all across Texas. I have seen it on any number of flowers included purple aster, blue greg’s mist, zinnias, and more.
The Gray Hairstreak is the most common hairstreak in Texas. You will see it everywhere: fields, flower gardens, in your backyard, and in the countryside. Still, it’s one of my favorites. At this point, it’s like an old friend.
Texas Butterfly 