Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1028307

Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis

Observation date: March 09, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Temp in low 80s. Habitat was coastal sage scrub with a mix of chaparral species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 10, 2015
Coordinator notes: Nice find! I have never found that species in California. Wright's Metalmarks are a desert species that are associated with Sweetbush, they are not in Ventura County-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County