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Fatal Metalmark

Calephelis nemesis

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Field Notes

Description:

"Upperside brown with darker median bands. Male forewings pointed. Checkered fringe."

Habitat:

Riparian area surrounded by chaparral. "Southwestern states south to South Mexico - S. California, S. Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas."

Reference Links:

Species Calephelis nemesis - Fatal Metalmark - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedSeptember 14, 2013

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