Callophrys johnsoni
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| Species: | C. johnsoni
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| Callophrys johnsoni (Skinner, 1904)
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Callophrys johnsoni, the Johnson's hairstreak, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in North America from British Columbia[1] south to central California. The habitat consists of coniferous forests.
The wingspan is 25–30 mm.[2] The upperside of the wings of the males is rusty brown. Females are more orange. The underside is grey brown, but darker towards the base. The postmedian line is white, bordered with black on the inside. Adults are on wing from May to July in one generation per year.
The larvae feed on pine dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium campylopodum).[1][3]
References[]
- ^ a b Callophrys johnsoni, at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ^ Callophrys johnsoni, Butterflies of Canada
- ^ Callophrys johnsoni, Butterflies and Moths of North America
External links[]
- Callophrys johnsoni, Butterflies and Moths of North America
Categories:
- Butterflies described in 1904
- Callophrys
- Eumaeini stubs