Callophrys eryphon
(Boisduval, 1852)
Western Pine Elfin
Callophrys eryphon, the Western Pine , is a North lycaenid with a transcontinental range spanning from British Columbia to Maine and south to southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. are sexually : males are while females are orange-brown, both featuring bold patterned with dark bars and lighter chevron-shaped margins on the upper surfaces. The is small, with body lengths of 19–32 mm and no tail on the hindwings.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Males are and females are orange-brown, with both sexes displaying bold patterned . Upper surfaces have dark bars with lighter chevron-shaped margins. The lacks hindwing tails, distinguishing it from species in the same . Body length ranges 19–32 mm.
Distribution
Ranges from British Columbia east to Maine and south to southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Callophrys affinisWestern Green , another Callophrys with similar size and preferences but different coloration and pattern
- Callophrys gryneusJuniper , shares and general but has green coloration and different associations