Brown Elfin

Butterfly or moth in the family Lycaenidae. Lives in forests and in conifers. Feeds on fruit, plants and nectar.

There are 36 observations of Brown Elfin in Québec, mostly in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec and Centre-du-Québec, and it has been reported in 9 of the 17 regions. They peak in May and June and become rare from August to April.