Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 977657

Eastern Pine Elfin
Callophrys niphon

Observation date: June 05, 2014
Submitted by: Carmel Mothersill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: can't see if it is a striped hairstreak but I saw one at this location in 2012 and 2013
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: June 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: It is a month too early to be a Hairstreak. A big blow-up of the lower pic clearly shows the hindwing underside pattern of niphn. Ross Layberry
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario