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The western pine elfin is a North American butterfly that ranges from British Columbia east to Maine and south to southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Males are brown and females are orange-brown, with both having bold patterned hind wings. The top of the wings have dark bars with a lighter chevron shaped margin. The body is 19–32 mm in length and has no tail.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by morpheme
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By morpheme

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Uploaded Jun 9, 2025. Captured Jun 8, 2025 11:27 in Palouse to Cascades State Pk Trl, Easton, WA 98925, USA.
  • X-T2
  • f/13.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 80mm