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
More info Butterflies of Massachusetts 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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