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Eastern Tailed-Blue

Cupido comyntas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Cupido

About

The eastern tailed-blue or eastern tailed blue (Cupido comyntas), also known as Everes comyntas, is a common butterfly of eastern North America. It is a medium-sized butterfly that is distinguished from other blues in its range by the small thin tail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Tailed-Blue?
The scientific name of Eastern Tailed-Blue is Cupido comyntas.
What kingdom does Eastern Tailed-Blue belong to?
Eastern Tailed-Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Tailed-Blue belong to?
Eastern Tailed-Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Eastern Tailed-Blue belong to?
Eastern Tailed-Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Eastern Tailed-Blue belong to?
Eastern Tailed-Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Eastern Tailed-Blue belong to?
Eastern Tailed-Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Eastern Tailed-Blue belong to?
Eastern Tailed-Blue belongs to the genus Cupido.