A Western Elfin!

Callophrys augustinus iroides was originally named back in 1852 by Boisduval.

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gary fast

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This one landed on our lilac bush. It was one of two of its kind, possibly a prospective mate, circling about. The larva supposedly feeds on Arbutus or Manzanita leaves of which there are many in our area. Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Spectacular closeup, Gary! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. gary fast
    
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    Thank you Ferdy! Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Very nice! Maybe you'll find the larvae next. ;) Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  I’ll have to keep looking! Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

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What a beauty Gary Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Thank you very much! Posted 2 years ago

The Western green hairstreak

"Callophrys affinis", the western green hairstreak or immaculate green hairstreak, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in western Canada and the western United States. The wingspan is 20 to 28 mm. Adults are on the wing from early March to mid-June in one generation.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by gary fast