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Butterflies of the
Carolinas & Virginias

Southern Pigmy Clubtail,
Lanthus parvulus

Size: 1.4 inches.

Habitat: In North Carolina its found in the western mountains and in the northern states. Look for it along mountain streams with mud bottoms and along fire roads in the edges of the forest.

Flight Period: Mid May until the end of July

Similar Species: Northern Pigmy Clubtail

Comments: These clubtails I found in Macon County NC along a fire road near Wayah Bald. I have seen them in Clay County but there they were`nt approachable.

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