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13-MAY-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Eastern pine elfin (Callophrys niphon)

Found in the Burnt Lands Provincial Park, where this species was the most common of the various elfin species to occur there. Last week, other elfins were more numerous. As the name suggests, this species is closely associated with pine trees. Larval food is white pine and jack pine, and the former is common in this area.

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Len15-May-2012 01:53
Well taken,great light & colour!!!!
nightwings14-May-2012 13:43
Beautiful capture
Graeme14-May-2012 12:49
A gorgeous close up of this beautiful butterfly, Christine.BV
Jim Coffman14-May-2012 12:47
A lovely capture of this little beauty!!
Marcia Colelli14-May-2012 10:36
Beautiful light and nice details V
Torben Jorgensen14-May-2012 10:20
What a beauty. Excellent captured on the pine. V
Sheila14-May-2012 10:00
Living tapestry in those beautiful wings.
Guest 14-May-2012 09:32
Easy to see how this one could camouflage itself on the bark of trees. Such a pretty little one.
MarcViskens14-May-2012 09:18
very nice Christine
Marc
Stephanie14-May-2012 08:34
Such gorgeous details! Superb capture Christine! BV
slhoornstra14-May-2012 07:53
Another perfect composition, truly outstanding and so gorgeous! V
Yvonne14-May-2012 07:37
A beautiful little butterfly with gorgeous markings. Superb shot Christine! v
laine14-May-2012 06:54
very delicate tones, Christine...a lovely shot
joseantonio14-May-2012 03:16
Wonderful colors and details
globalgadabout14-May-2012 03:09
fabulous patterns and colours...a pulsating image so expertly photographed...V
Hank Vander Velde14-May-2012 03:08
Beautiful sharp and well framed image Christine.
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