探検昆虫

Western Pine Elfin

Callophrys eryphon

The Western Pine Elfin is a small butterfly that loves to flutter around pine trees. Its bright green wings help it blend in with the leaves, making it a special little friend in the forest.

生息地: Forests

外見

The Western Pine Elfin has small, reddish-brown to orange wings with dark borders and a fuzzy body. Its undersides are a mottled blend of brown and grey, often marked with a distinct white line and small black spots near the hindwing, offering excellent camouflage.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraLycaenidaeIncisalia
Western Pine Elfin
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Western Pine Elfin

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Baby Elfin caterpillars munch only on pine tree needles to grow big and strong.

Its "Elfin" name fits its tiny size and quick, flitting flight style!

These butterflies are among the very first to appear in spring, sometimes even with snow!

They have fuzzy bodies that help keep them warm during chilly early spring days.

特殊能力

能力

Forest Blending

Western Pine Elfin has mottled brown and grey undersides that help them disappear against pine bark and needles.

能力

Pine Power

Western Pine Elfin caterpillars can digest tough pine needles, a unique food source that fuels their growth.

能力

Early Riser

Western Pine Elfin can emerge very early in spring, allowing them to find food before other insects.

能力

Nectar Sipper

Western Pine Elfin can quickly dart between early spring flowers, collecting nectar for energy.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
22-32 mm
サイズ
10-15 mm
寿命
7-14 日
飛行速度
8 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults sip nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars are specialized pine needle eaters.

年齢による違い: Larvae consume pine needles, while adults feed on flower nectar.

主な食物

  • Pinus ponderosa
  • Pinus contorta
  • Pinus jeffreyi
  • Lomatium dissectum nectar
  • Ceanothus nectar

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa

Larvae feed exclusively on its needles.

eats

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Birds hunt these butterflies for a quick meal.

pollinates

Fernleaf Biscuitroot

Lomatium dissectum

Adult butterflies help transfer pollen between flowers.

symbiotic with

Silky Ant

Formica fusca

Ants tend Elfin larvae for their sweet secretions.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Be gentle and quiet when watching butterflies so you don't scare them away.

よくある質問

Western Pine Elfinの翼開長は何ですか?

22-32 mm

Western Pine Elfinのサイズは何ですか?

10-15 mm

Western Pine Elfinの寿命は何ですか?

7-14 日

Western Pine Elfinの飛行速度は何ですか?

8 km/h

Western Pine Elfinは何を食べますか?

Adults sip nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars are specialized pine needle eaters.

Western Pine Elfinは通常どこに生息していますか?

Forests

Western Pine Elfinはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Western Pine Elfinの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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