Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080139

Western Pine Elfin
Callophrys eryphon

Observation date: May 01, 2016
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At a roadside embankment, feeding on the flowers of Salal or Oregon Grape. A small butterfly, similar in size to early blues. Bright sunny warm day, mid 70's. They would fly at the flower, almost crash landing, then slowly moved about on the flower head, feeding. Moved only when disturbed by bees. Have never seen this butterfly before
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: May 13, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia