Metalmark-butterfly
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Apodemia mormo autumnalis
Autumn Metalmark
Autumn Metalmark is a subspecies of butterfly in the family Riodinidae. It is part of the Apodemia mormo species complex, commonly known as the Mormon Metalmark. The subspecies is distinguished by its fall flight period compared to other populations. Limited observational data exists for this taxon.
Apodemia mormo deserti
Apodemia mormo deserti is a subspecies of the Mormon metalmark butterfly, a riodinid butterfly found in arid regions of western North America. The subspecies designation 'deserti' indicates adaptation to desert environments within the broader range of the species. The Mormon metalmark complex has been subject to taxonomic revision, with various subspecies recognized based on geographic and morphological differences. Like other members of the genus, this butterfly is associated with specific host plants in the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae).
Apodemia mormo langei
Lange's Metalmark, Lange's metalmark butterfly
Apodemia mormo langei is a federally endangered subspecies of metalmark butterfly endemic to a single site in California's San Francisco Bay Area. The total wild population has declined from an estimated 131 individuals in 2008 to approximately 25–30 individuals by 2011. It is restricted to remnant sand dune habitat at Antioch Dunes, where it depends entirely on a specific larval host plant. The subspecies has been the subject of ongoing conservation controversy due to genetic research suggesting it may not be as evolutionarily distinct from other Apodemia mormo populations as previously assumed.
Apodemia mormo mormo
Mormon Metalmark
Apodemia mormo mormo is a subspecies of metalmark butterfly in the family Riodinidae. It belongs to the genus Apodemia, a group of small butterflies commonly known as metalmarks due to their distinctive metallic wing markings. The subspecies epithet 'mormo' is shared with the species name, indicating this is the nominate subspecies. Like other members of Riodinidae, it is likely associated with specific host plants in its larval stage, though detailed biological information for this particular subspecies is limited in the provided sources.