Bog Elfin

Callophrys lanoraieensis

Genus Callophrys
Subfamily Hairstreaks
Family Gossamer-wings
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Occurrence   Known from two recently-discovered localities in north-central Massachusetts
Abundance Rare (the rarest known resident species of butterfly); maximum ?
Flight Period Late May - early June
Notes One of the great mysterious butterflies of the Northeast
Overwintering Pupa
More info Massachusetts Butterfly Atlas Website
This species is in the process of being listed as a species 'threatened' in Massachusetts. If you find specimens of this species, please take a photograph, note your location carefully, and fill out a Rare Animal Observation Form for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
More information on Endangered Species in Massachusetts.

Bog Elfin

Photo by Tom Murray - 5/30/2004
Petersham

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Bog Elfin

Photo by Tom Murray - 5/30/2004
Petersham

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Bog Elfin

Photo by Dave Small - 5/29/1999
Petersham

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Bog Elfin

Photo by Frank Model - 6/6/2007
Tom's Swamp, Petersham

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Bog Elfin

Photo by Frank Model - 6/6/2007
Tom's Swamp, Petersham

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Bog Elfin

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 5/30/2006
Tom's Swamp, Petersham

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Bog Elfin

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 5/30/2006
Tom's Swamp, Petersham

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