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Santa Barbara Field Guides - Butterflies Lepidoptera Lycaenidae Callophrys augustinus Brown Elfin |
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Size:
wingspread .75-1 in. Recognition: Upperside is gray; underside is red-brown with dark, irregular line down wings, and the inner part of wings is darker; tailless. Flight period: Adults are active from March to June. Hostplants: The hostplants of the Brown Elfin include a wide variety of plants, most of which are in the Heath family (Ericaeae). Habitat: The Brown Elfin can be found flying through hills and montane habitats. Distribution: They are found throughout woodland North America, including California. 
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