Calephelis virginiensis
(Guérin-Méneville, 1831)
little metalmark
Calephelis virginiensis, the little metalmark, is a small in the Riodinidae. It is found in North America. The was originally described as Erycina virginiensis by Guérin-Méneville in 1831. Like other members of the Calephelis, it belongs to a group of butterflies commonly known as metalmarks for the metallic spots often present on their wings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calephelis virginiensis: /kæˈlɛfɨlɪs vɜːˌdʒɪniˈɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
North America