Bog Elfin (Callophrys lanoraieensis)

Bog Elfin ( Callophrys lanoraieensis )

Newington, ON  2014/05/21 

Bog Elfin ( Callophrys lanoraieensis )

Newington, ON  2016/05/20 

Member of Family: Lycaenidae   

In Ontario, this elusive species is known from a number of bogs in the East.  It is somewhat more common in Southern Quebec and the Maritime provinces.  

To see an article I wrote about newly discovered colonies of this species in Eastern Ontario, follow this link.

For tips on how to distinguish this species from the (more common) Eastern Pine Elfin, go to this page.

To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit:  The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online

For more info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada