Chisos Metalmark Apodemia chisosensis H.A. Freeman, 1964 | Butterflies and Moths of North America

Family: Riodinidae

Subfamily: Riodininae

Identification: Similar to Nais Metalmark, but underside of hindwing has complete submarginal row of distinct black spots and arrowhead-like dashes.

Wing Span: 1 1/16 - 1 1/4 inches (2.7 - 3.2 cm).

Life History: Not reported.

Flight: May to August (2 flights).

Caterpillar Hosts: Havard\'s Plum (Prunus havardii).

Adult Food: Flower nectar.

Habitat: Slopes and ridges in Chihuahuan woodland.

Range: Known openly from a few localities in west Texas including Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park.

Conservation: Population in Big Bend National Park (subspecies chisosensis) should be monitored and conserved. Surveys for other populations in west Texas and neighboring Mexico are recommended.

NCGR: G1 - critically imperiled because of extreme rarity (5 or fewer occurrences, or very few remaining individuals).

Management Needs: None reported.

Comments: NULL

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