Calephelis wrighti
Holland, 1930
Wright's Metalmark
Wright's Metalmark is a of in the Riodinidae, commonly known as the metalmarks. It is found in North America. The species was described by Holland in 1930 and is assigned the MONA/Hodges number 4390. Like other members of the Calephelis, it is a small butterfly with distinctive metallic markings. Specific details about its and remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calephelis wrighti: /kæˈlɛfəlɪs ˈraɪti/
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Identification
The Calephelis is characterized by small size and metallic markings on the wings, typical of the metalmark Riodinidae. Specific diagnostic features for C. wrighti distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources. The MONA/Hodges number 4390 is used for identification in North American faunal surveys.
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Distribution
Found in North America. Specific range details beyond this broad geographic statement are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was described by William Jacob Holland in 1930.
Catalog Number
Assigned MONA ( of North America) or Hodges number 4390 for faunal inventory purposes.