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Fatal Metalmark
Calephelis nemesis (W.H. Edwards, 1871)
Family: Riodinidae
Subfamily: Riodininae
Identification: Male forewing pointed. Upperside brown with slightly darker median bands; fringes checkered.
Wing Span: 3/4 - 1 inch (2 - 2.5 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid singly on host plant leaves, which the caterpillars eat.
Flight: All year in south Texas, May-October in California.
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.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL

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Observation date: Nov 12, 2022
Submitted by: mstanek
Region: Los Angeles County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Nov 13, 2022
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Observation date: Oct 31, 2022
Submitted by: webielenberg
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Nov 07, 2022
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Observation date: Oct 30, 2022
Submitted by: vmaglio
Region: Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Oct 31, 2022
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Observation date: Oct 24, 2022
Submitted by: webielenberg
Region: Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Oct 29, 2022
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Observation date: Feb 22, 2022
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Oct 29, 2022
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Observation date: Mar 17, 2020
Submitted by: Silverity
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 14, 2022
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Observation date: Aug 27, 2019
Submitted by: philip.woodscc@...
Region: Texas, Nueces County, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 14, 2022
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Observation date: Oct 22, 2020
Submitted by: sherylsr
Region: Blanco County, Texas, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 10, 2022
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Observation date: Nov 25, 2020
Submitted by: Debee
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 10, 2022
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Observation date: Jul 08, 2021
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 09, 2022
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Observation date: Sep 29, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Region: Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Oct 06, 2022
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Observation date: Sep 19, 2022
Submitted by: John W Ashley
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Sep 21, 2022
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Observation date: Sep 17, 2022
Submitted by: mstanek
Region: Los Angeles County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Sep 18, 2022
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Observation date: Apr 03, 2019
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Sep 01, 2022
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Observation date: Aug 15, 2022
Submitted by: radek_smolec
Region: Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Aug 15, 2022
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Observation date: Jun 18, 2022
Submitted by: MAKI
Region: Ventura County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 19, 2022
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Observation date: Jun 19, 2022
Submitted by: Patti_Patamawadee
Region: Ventura County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 19, 2022
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Observation date: Jun 16, 2022
Submitted by: plawryniuk
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Jun 17, 2022
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Observation date: Jun 16, 2022
Submitted by: plawryniuk
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Jun 17, 2022
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Observation date: May 02, 2020
Submitted by: guy_incognito
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Jun 09, 2022
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Observation date: May 02, 2020
Submitted by: guy_incognito
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Jun 09, 2022
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Observation date: Jun 06, 2022
Submitted by: plawryniuk
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: Jun 09, 2022
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Observation date: Apr 03, 2008
Submitted by: BarbSendelbach
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: May 20, 2022
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Observation date: Apr 18, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Region: Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Apr 18, 2022
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