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Randy L Emmitt

Eastern Pine Elfin,
Callophrys niphon



Size: Wingspan is 1 to 1 1/4 inch.

Similar Species:
None.

Habitat: Areas around young pine saplings, woodland edges and powerline cuts. Always with pines nearby.

Abundance: Uncommon in the coastal plain and southeastern piedmont and rare in the mountains.

Flight Period: Flies from early March until early June. Peaking in late March until early April.

Comments:

The top photo was taken in Franklin Co., NC on April 18, 2004. Center photo was taken in orange Co., NC on May 15, 2004. The bottom photo was taken in Moore Co., NC on April 20, 2005.

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