Western Pine Elfin
Incisalia eryphon
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Small brown butterfly with orange hindwing patches and dark uppersides. Larvae feed on native pines and firs; early spring flier in conifer gardens.
Plants that support Western Pine Elfin
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Bishop Pine
Pinus muricata
perennial herb
Caterpillars feed on new pine needles in spring
Bay Area nativeKeystone species