Rounded Metalmark
Calephelis perditalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Family: Riodinidae
Subfamily: Riodininae
Identification: Male with tip of forewing rounded. Upperside brown with indistinctly checkered fringes; may have dark median band.
Wing Span: 11/16 - 15/16 inch (1.8 - 2.4 cm).
Life History: Eggs are laid singly in axils of host plant leaves. Caterpillars eat leaves.
Flight: Throughout the year in South Texas, although most common from March-November.
Caterpillar Hosts: Boneset (Eupatorium odoratum) in the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Adult Food: Flower nectar including boneset.
Habitat: Open areas such as thorn scrub, road edges, and fencerows.
Range: Central Texas south to central Mexico.
Conservation: Habitats in the lower Rio Grande Valley should be protected and conserved.
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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Verified Sightings
Displaying 25 - 48 of 85 verified sightings
Observation date: May 26, 2018
Submitted by: Christinalea
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 03, 2018
Observation date: May 03, 2018
Submitted by: philip.woodscc@...
Region: Texas, San Patricio County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 04, 2018
Observation date: Nov 11, 2017
Submitted by: wallap74
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 15, 2018
Observation date: Nov 25, 2017
Submitted by: philip.woodscc@...
Region: Texas, Nueces County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 27, 2017
Observation date: Oct 27, 2017
Submitted by: gpstewart
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 05, 2017
Observation date: Jan 29, 2016
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 19, 2017
Observation date: Jul 20, 2017
Submitted by: Raul Delgado
Region: Texas, Webb County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 27, 2017
Observation date: Oct 26, 2016
Submitted by: troublex4
Region: Texas, Nueces County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Observation date: Sep 25, 2016
Submitted by: abwest
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Observation date: Apr 24, 2017
Submitted by: Raul Delgado
Region: Texas, San Patricio County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Observation date: Oct 28, 2016
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Goliad County, Texas, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: Nov 18, 2016
Observation date: Nov 12, 2016
Submitted by: abwest
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 14, 2016
Observation date: Nov 05, 2016
Submitted by: jgiroux
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 13, 2016
Observation date: Nov 16, 2013
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Nov 05, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Mar 16, 2016
Submitted by: gpstewart
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Sep 09, 2015
Submitted by: Martin and Sara
Region: Goliad County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Feb 29, 2016
Observation date: Nov 10, 2014
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 07, 2015
Observation date: Nov 09, 2014
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 07, 2015
Observation date: May 20, 2015
Submitted by: Martin and Sara
Region: Goliad County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 28, 2015
Observation date: Oct 05, 2014
Submitted by: KristyBaker
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Apr 17, 2015
Observation date: Apr 15, 2015
Submitted by: Robalero
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Apr 17, 2015
Observation date: Nov 17, 2012
Submitted by: Jean McLane
Region: Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Nov 27, 2012
Observation date: unknown
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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