Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049608

Western Pine Elfin
Callophrys eryphon

Observation date: June 06, 2015
Submitted by: alchem30
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm sunny day at 25 C. Located a number of Western Pine Elfins, but they only occurred where there were tall and short lodgepole pine, pussytoes, and anthills nearby. If any were missing I did not locate any specimens. Also nearby were roadways and damp runoff areas. Found in 4 separate locations on this trip.
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: June 21, 2015
Coordinator notes: Good find! This area is an isolated region in suitable habitat.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan