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Johnson's Hairstreak
Callophrys johnsoni (Skinner, 1904)
Attributes of Callophrys johnsoniFamily: Gossamer-wing Butterflies (Lycaenidae) Subfamily: Hairstreaks (Theclinae) Identification: Upperside of males rusty brown, females more orange. Underside gray-brown, darker toward wing bases. Postmedian line is white bordered with black on the inside edge. Life history: Eggs are laid on the host; caterpillars feed on all exposed parts of the plant. Chrysalids hibernate in the mistletoe mass. Flight: One flight from May-July. Wing span: 1 1/4 - 1 3/8 inches (3.2 - 3.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Pine dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium campylopodum) which grows on conifers. Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Coniferous forests, especially old-growth. Range: Very local and scarce. Pacific Slope mountains from British Columbia south to central California. Conservation: All populations are worthy of conservation concern. NatureServe Global Status: G3 - Very rare or local throughout its range or found locally in a restricted range (21 to 100 occurrences). (Threatened throughout its range). Management needs: Maintain old-growth forests with this species\' habitat requirements. | Documented Records for Callophrys johnsoni
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