Plain Longtail

Spicauda simplicius, the plain longtail, is a species of butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found from Argentina, north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to southern Texas and peninsular Florida.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Plain Longtail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Spicauda procne
• Spicauda teleus
• Spicauda atelis
• Spicauda tanna
• Cecropterus coyote

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Hesperiidae

Genus

Spicauda

Species

Spicauda simplicius

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