Apodemia nais
(Edwards, 1871)
Nais Metalmark
Apodemia nais, commonly known as the Nais Metalmark, is a in the Riodinidae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species was first described by Edwards in 1871.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apodemia nais: /ˌæpəˈdiːmiə naɪs/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Similar Taxa
- Apodemia palmeriBoth are Apodemia occurring in southwestern North American deserts; A. palmeri is known from the Tucson, Arizona area where A. nais also occurs
- Apodemia mormoClosely related metalmark in same with overlapping range in western North America; requires careful examination of wing patterns for separation