Western Brown Elfin

The Western Brown Elfin butterfly (Callophrys augustinus iroides) is a member of the Gossamer-wing (Lycaenidae) family, and is found in the San Francisco Bay Area.

It is attracted to the following California native plants, found in the East Bay region:

Photo courtesy of Daniel Fitzgerald

Western Brown Elfin

Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus
Jim brush
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
blue blossom
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Ceanothus cuneatus var. cuneatus
buckbrush
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Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
soap plant
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Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
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