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 04, 2016
Submitted by: randimal
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Observation date: Oct 29, 2016
Submitted by: Bonnie Morrison
Region: Howard County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Observation date: Nov 16, 2016
Submitted by: gpstewart
Region: Texas, Williamson County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Observation date: Oct 30, 2016
Submitted by: Bonnie Morrison
Region: Howard County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Observation date: Mar 15, 2017
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Apr 18, 2017
Observation date: Oct 30, 2016
Submitted by: Bonnie Morrison
Region: Howard County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 09, 2016
Observation date: Oct 22, 2016
Submitted by: abwest
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 14, 2016
Observation date: Oct 12, 2010
Submitted by: Martin and Sara
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Oct 09, 2016
Submitted by: Redheart Canyonlands
Region: Bandera County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Nov 05, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: May 16, 2016
Submitted by: D. Dodd
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Apr 17, 2016
Submitted by: JKHatfield
Region: Texas, Lubbock County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Mar 26, 2016
Submitted by: gpstewart
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Oct 15, 2016
Submitted by: Susan Whitmer
Region: Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Nov 09, 2014
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Oct 11, 2016
Submitted by: wimvdam
Region: Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 12, 2016
Observation date: Sep 02, 2016
Submitted by: Bdog
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Sep 09, 2016
Observation date: Jul 06, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Los Angeles County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 30, 2016
Observation date: Jul 05, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Region: Ventura County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 06, 2016
Observation date: Jul 02, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Region: Ventura County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 04, 2016
Observation date: Jun 05, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Region: Ventura County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 06, 2016
Observation date: Jun 05, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Region: Ventura County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 06, 2016
Observation date: Feb 23, 2016
Submitted by: Clara4
Region: Graham County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Apr 21, 2016
Observation date: Oct 02, 2015
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Region: Orange County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 08, 2015
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