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brown elfin - Callophrys augustinus

brown elfin - Callophrys augustinus
Peloncillo Mtns, Hidalgo County, New Mexico, USA
March 19, 2010
Found in manzanita and oak

Correct
It is Callophrys augustinus ssp. annettae

Moved from Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Harvesters.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Brown Elfin Butterfly?
Possibly could be a Brown Elfin Butterfly - see more Bug Guide Photos of Brown Elfin - Callophrys augustinus. Nice Photo!

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