Dorantes Longtail is common in southern Florida, Texas, and Arizona. Vagrants may wander further north, as far North Carolina, Missouri, and northern California.

The tails are long on fresh individuals, but wear off fairly quickly.

Tree Tops Park, Davie, Broward Co., FL 6/16/2010.

The tails on this one are starting to look a bit worn.

Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, 6/18/2010.

Tails completely worn off.

Freeport, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, 6/19/2010.

Tree Tops Park, Davie, Broward Co., FL 6/22/2010.

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.