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Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis (W.H. Edwards, 1871)
Attributes of Calephelis nemesisFamily: Metalmarks (Riodinidae) Identification: Male forewing pointed. Upperside brown with slightly darker median bands; fringes checkered. Life history: Eggs are laid singly on host plant leaves, which the caterpillars eat. Flight: All year in south Texas, May-October in California. Wing span: 3/4 - 1 inch (2 - 2.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Seepwillow (Baccharis glutinosa), perhaps virgin's bower (Clematis species). Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Brushy or weedy areas along roadsides, washes, ditches, and streams. Range: Southern California through the Southwest to central Texas, south to southern Mexico. Conservation: Widespread and common. Most populations are not of concern, but endemic California subspecies may be in jeopardy. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Calephelis nemesis
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