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Western Pine Elfin

Incisalia eryphon

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

1 plants

Bishop Pine

Pinus muricata

moderate

perennial herb

Caterpillars feed on new pine needles in spring

Bay Area nativeKeystone species