Callophrys eryphon

[Kondla, Norbert FOR:EX]

If memory serves, this butterfly species can also be found lurking under the
genus names of Incisalia or Deciduphagus; depending on the usual range of
taxonomic interpretations. Anyway, in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada I
have detected some interesting phenotypic variation in the color of the
ventral hindwing which I do not recall seeing in any literature. I have no
explanation for this but feel compelled to share some images of this
situation. Check out the action at http://www.norbert.eboard.com  under the
note entitled Callophrys eryphon. Enjoy :-)

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Norbert Kondla  P.Biol., RPBio.
Forest Ecosystem Specialist, Ministry of Environment
845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 1H3
Phone 250-365-8610
Mailto:Norbert.Kondla at gems3.gov.bc.ca       
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca


 
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