The Butterflies of Nova Scotia

Henry's Elfin

Bog Elfin

Eastern Pine Elfin - Callophrys niphon

Eastern Pine Elfin - Female, ovipositing - Gold River, NS - 2011-06-05

Photo © Jim Edsall

NOTE: The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports. Dates for egg, larva and pupa are mostly conjectural and are extrapolated from the adult dates.

Status in Nova Scotia
Rare.

Flight Period
Early May to mid-June.

Habitat
Sandy areas, edges and openings with Pine trees.

Larval Foodplants
White Pine (Pinus strobus) and Jack Pine (P. banksiana).

Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Superficially similar to all of our Elfins, especially to Bog Elfin and Hoary Elfin.

Further Reading

eButterfly site

Eastern Pine Elfin - Pockwock Rd, NS - 2000-05-20

2000-05-20
Photo © Peter Payzant

Eastern Pine Elfin - Irving Centre, Wolfville - 2013-06-05

2013-06-05
Photo © Mark Elderkin

Eastern Pine Elfin - Pockwock Road - 2014-05-29

2014-05-29
Photo © Phil Schappert

Eastern Pine Elfin - Lake Jerry, Annapolis Co. - 2017-05-21

Eastern Pine Elfin - Waverley, NS - 2021-05-26

Eastern Pine Elfin - Waverley, 2021-05-26

Eastern Pine Elfin - Very faded individual - Waverley - 2021-05-26

Eastern Pine Elfin - Victoria Park, Truro - 2022-04-21