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Colorado Alpine
Erebia callias W.H. Edwards, 1871
Attributes of Erebia calliasFamily: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) Subfamily: Satyrs and Wood-Nymphs (Satyrinae) Identification: Upperside is dull gray-brown with a slight luster. Forewing above and below has 2 eyespots near the tip, usually in a red patch. Underside of hindwing is silver-gray with tiny dark markings. Life history: Males patrol over grassy areas to find females. Eggs are deposited singly on dead leaf blades near grasses and sedges. Flight: One brood from mid-July to mid-August. Wing span: 1 3/8 - 1 1/2 inches (3.5 - 3.8 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Probably grasses or sedges. Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Alpine grassy meadows. Range: Alpine Wyoming and Colorado. Conservation: Not usually required. 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 Erebia callias
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