Gossamer-winged Butterflies ( Family Lycaenidae )
The members of this family that are found in our province are generally small. Though some are brown or gray, some are quite brightly coloured. Some have small, threadlike tails.
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Harvesters ( Subfamily Miletinae )
Coppers ( Subfamily Lycaeninae )
Dorcas Copper | Purplish Copper |
Hairstreaks and Elfins ( Subfamily Theclinae )
Banded Hairstreak |
Striped Hairstreak |
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Henry's Elfin | ||
Eastern Pine Elfin | Western Pine Elfin | White-M Hairstreak | ![]() |
Early Hairstreak |
Blues ( Subfamily Polyommatinae )
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