Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1046596

Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis

Observation date: November 16, 2013
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 07, 2015
Coordinator notes: Note to submitter: The Red-bordered Metalmark looks quite different than this sighting. See photos on BAMONA and in Glassberg's "Swift Guide to Butterflies of Mexico and Central America." p.66. This sighting looks like a Fatal Metalmark based on characteristics shown in the same Swift guide p.64. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County