Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901799

Western Pine Elfin
Callophrys eryphon

Observation date: June 01, 2013
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: No more than 3-4 of these seen all day. Appeared as dark brown, fast butterflies that patrolled distinct territories centered on several shrubs. Regularly alit on shrubs around 4-5' above the ground, where they could usually be approached quite closely. In openings in Ponderosa pine/Douglas-fir forest.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 07, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County