Hoary Elfin

Callophrys polios

 Genus Callophrys
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   "Plymouth, Barnstable, and Dukes Counties - resident"
Abundance Locally uncommon to quite common; maximum 27
Flight Period April 13 - May 23 (mainly late April to mid-May)
Notes Very local and always closely associated with Bearberry
Overwintering Pupa
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Hoary Elfin

Photo by Erik Nielsen - 5/10/2003
Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth

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Hoary Elfin

Photo by Tom Murray - 5/10/2003
Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth

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Hoary Elfin

Photo by Tom Murray - 5/10/2003
Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth

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Hoary Elfin

Photo by Frank Model - 5/20/2006
Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth

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Hoary Elfin

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 5/20/2006
Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth

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