Aridland-butterfly
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Plesioarida
Plesioarida is a subgenus of metalmark butterflies within the genus Apodemia (family Riodinidae). Species in this group are small to medium-sized butterflies characterized by reduced wing patterns and subtle metallic markings compared to other Apodemia subgenera. The subgenus is primarily associated with arid and semi-arid regions of western North America.