Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month | June 2007 - Western Brown Elfin Butterfly | Western Brown Elfin Butterfly, Callophrys augustinus The Western Brown Elfin Butterfly is the most widespread of Canadian Elfins. Part of its Latin name is after Augustus, a Canadian Inuit guide. This insect is small and the underside of the wings is divided with a dark brown inner part and a lighter brown outer part where there is a row of small black dots. It can often be found sipping moisture from wet areas of sand or soil. It is fairly common and enjoys the boreal zone but also finds suitable habitat in the southern parts of Canada. | « May 2007 | July 2007 » | Bug of the Month Archives | Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month top Home | All Things Natural Restaurant | Bird's Nest Lounge | Cyber Room | Lagoon Trail | Naturalist's Nook | Wildflower Garden | Woodlands Pathway Site Map | Inbox | FAQs | News and Updates | Newsletter Information | Games Room | Privacy Policy All content © Dereila and Sage Innovations