Henry's Elfin is a tiny, early-spring hairstreak found in wooded areas wherever redbud or holly grows. Its warm brown wings have a subtly frosted paler outer margin below. Adults visit early spring flowers such as blueberry and plum. It is the smallest of the eastern elfin hairstreaks and easily overlooked due to its size and cryptic coloring.
Best time to see a Henry's Elfin
The best time to see a Henry's Elfin is March–April, when about 85% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,356 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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