Observation date: May 16, 2021
Submitted by: wilderneyes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The day was warm and sunny. Individual was seen flying outdoors, and briefly contained for photographing. When brought back outdoors and placed in the sunlight, the individual proceeded to carefully lie on its side and "play dead" before being released.
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: June 15, 2022
Coordinator notes: Based on general markings and location, this is most likely an Eastern Pine Elfin (C. niphon). It is clearly different from the Western Pine Elfin (C. eryphon) photographs I have from Cypress Hills and is a good match to an Eastern Pine Elfin I photographed in Ontario years ago. The submarginal black line on the hindwing is quite faint on your sighting which is a bit different but not enough to change my identification.
