Every several years I will see a Pine Elfin here in Carteret but considerin= g that pine is the most abundant tree on coastal Carolina, why are these bu= tterflies so rare?=C2=A0 It makes me wonder if pine is really the preferred= host.=C2=A0 Loblolly pine is the dominant species here. Over the years of reading this list service I don't recall many sightings m= entioned. Thoughts from others.... ?