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Frosted Elfin Hairstreak

Callophrys irus

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Callophrys irus by C_A_Ivy
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Callophrys
Species
irus
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Barling, Arkansas

Halifax, Massachusetts

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Barling, AR (Zone 7b) | April 2015 | Neutral
Frosted Elfins in AR., LA., OK., and TX. are subspecies hadros which is dark with little contrast. Whereas eastern subspecies are lighter with distinct markings.

Host plants Lupines and Wild Indigo.
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