Henry's Elfin (Callophrys henrici turneri)
DORSAL
VENTRAL
Dallas County Lepidopterists' Society
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Henry's Elfin (Callophrys henrici turneri)
DORSAL
VENTRAL
| Caterpillar Hostplants | Red Bud (Cercis canadensis) is the main host in our area. In other parts of its range, different subspecies use Mountain-Laurel (Sophora secundiflora), Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), Texas Persimmon (Diospyros texana). |
| Area
Sighting Locations | Norbuck Park. Lake Lewisville |
| Seasonal Flight Data | Late February - Late March |
| General Notes | Females oviposit on or near buds; larvae eat buds and young leaves. Overwinters as a pupa. |
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