The most common elfin species in central North Carolina, these almost tailless hairstreaks are usually found near the hostplants, Eastern Redbud and American Holly. Most similar to the uncommon and local Brown Elfin.
Moore Co., NC 4/20/05.
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| The most common elfin species in central North Carolina, these almost tailless hairstreaks are usually found near the hostplants, Eastern Redbud and American Holly. Most similar to the uncommon and local Brown Elfin. Moore Co., NC 4/20/05. |
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| The other side of the same individual. |
North Carolina Butterfly Photos
Revised 10/22/05 cwcook@duke.edu
All photographs and text ©2005 by Will Cook.