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Rawson's Metalmark
Calephelis rawsoni McAlpine, 1939
Attributes of Calephelis rawsoniFamily: Metalmarks (Riodinidae) Identification: Male forewing pointed. Upperside dark red-brown with indistinct markings, median band faint or lacking, fringes checkered. Underside brownish orange with distinct markings and bright metallic spots. Life history: Males perch in gulches to find females. Eggs are laid singly on host plant leaves, which caterpillars eat. Flight: Possibly two flights from June-November. Wing span: 3/4 -1 1/8 inches (2 - 2.9 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Shrubby boneset (Eupatorium havanense) and palmleaf eupatorium (E. greggii) of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Moist areas including stream edges, gulches, subtropical woodland, shaded limestone outcrops. Range: Southern Arizona, South and west Texas south to central Mexico. Conservation: Not usually required, but some populations may need monitoring. NatureServe Global Status: G3 - Very rare or local throughout its range or found locally in a restricted range (21 to 100 occurrences). (Threatened throughout its range). Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Calephelis rawsoni |
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