Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378465

Western Pine Elfin
Callophrys eryphon

Observation date: April 23, 2024
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these Elfins were seen fluttering way above our heads, (over 20 feet high), around the ends of branches of a younger Ponderosa Pine, then landing briefly amid the outermost needle clusters. It was a warm, sunny day, with temperatures in the low 70's degree F. Locality was near the parking lot and main entryway to the woodland trails in Shevlin Park, Bend, Oregon. (Photo by Ron Larson)
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Deschutes County