Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327
Callophrys lanoraieensis
This record describes Callophrys lanoraieensis (species). Recorded family: Lycaenidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: the smallest elfin, looks like Pine Elfin, but underside pattern is less clear, and trailing edge of hindwing can be frosted Larva: tiny, body green with wide white stripe along side extremely rare and/or local, and hard to find; global rank G3 (threatened throughout its range)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Lycaenidae (Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Harvesters)
- Subfamily
- Theclinae
- Tribe
- Eumaeini
- Genus
- Callophrys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Black Spruce/Tamarack bogs; adults fly among the treetops and often perch on vegetation out of reach or inaccessible to photographers
Geographic Range
many bogs in Maine and southern Quebec, plus isolated locations in New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and eastern Ontario
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from mid-May to early June
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on needles of Black Spruce ( Picea mariana )
Life History
one generation per year; overwinters as a pupa
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Callophrys lanoraieensis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , tom murray , Maury Heiman
Frequently Asked Questions About Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327
What is Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327?
Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327 (Callophrys lanoraieensis) is a species in the family Lycaenidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327?
wingspan reported as 22-24 mm at nearctica.com and 16-19 mm at CBIF
How do you identify Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327?
Adult: the smallest elfin, looks like Pine Elfin, but underside pattern is less clear, and trailing edge of hindwing can be frosted Larva: tiny, body green with wide white stripe along side
Where is Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Black Spruce/Tamarack bogs; adults fly among the treetops and often perch on vegetation out of reach or inaccessible to photographers |
| Range | many bogs in Maine and southern Quebec, plus isolated locations in New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and eastern Ontario |
What does Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327 eat?
The diet of the Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327 includes larvae feed on needles of Black Spruce ( Picea mariana ).
When is Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327 active?
Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327: seasonal activity - adults fly from mid-May to early June.
What is the life cycle of a Bog Elfin - Hodges#4327?
one generation per year; overwinters as a pupa