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Life Stages Diagram
The bars in this diagram show approximate times of the year when the butterfly will be present, in Nova Scotia, in its various life stages.

The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports for Nova Scotia. The majority of reports will be within the period shown, but small numbers of adults will be earlier or later.

Dates for egg, larva and pupa are based on what information was available regarding time periods for eggs to develop, and typical time required for pupation. Like the adults, some records can be expected outside the date ranges we have shown. We caution that dates for these immature stages are mostly conjectural.

Henry's Elfin - Callophrys henrici
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Henry's Elfin - Tabusintac Hill, NB - 2010-05-24
Photo © Jim Edsall
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Status in Nova Scotia
Rare.

Flight Period
Mid-May to early June

Habitat
Edges and openings of deciduous woods.

Larval Foodplants
Flower and fruit of Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) and Plums (Prunus spp.).

Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Superficially similar to all of our Elfins, but distinguished by a large gray area in the underside of the hind wing.

Further Reading


Henry's Elfin - Lipsett Brook Rd., NB, 2010-05-17
Henry's Elfin - Lipsett Brook Rd., NB - 2010-05-17
2010-05-17
Photo © Jim Edsall
Henry's Elfin - West of Mt. Uniacke, 2014-05-16
Henry's Elfin - West of Mt. Uniacke - 2014-05-16
2014-05-16
Photo © Phil Schappert