Eastern Pine Elfin – 5/20/20
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 5/20/20
Observation Time: 5:10 p.m.
Observation Location: under high tension wires across the street from Ward’s Berry Farm
Common Name: Eastern Pine Elfin
Scientific Name: Callophrys niphon
Comments: Males perch on tops of pine trees in the sun to find receptive females. Eggs are laid singly on new needles of young trees; caterpillars feed on the needles. Chrysalids hibernate and adults emerge in the spring.
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