Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392
Calephelis rawsoni
This record describes Calephelis rawsoni (species). Recorded family: Riodinidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
median area generally not as dark as Fatal Metalmark and forewing postmedian metallic bulge not as obvious as Rounded Metalmark also, fringes seemingly more checkered then either Fatal or Rounded Metalmarks
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Riodinidae (Metalmarks)
- Subfamily
- Riodininae
- Tribe
- Riodinini
- Genus
- Calephelis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. & c. TX to NE Mex. (BOA, BG)
Seasonal Activity
May-Oct (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calephelis rawsoni McAlpine, 1939
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Calephelis rawsoni. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Mike Quinn , Ethan Kistler
Frequently Asked Questions About Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392
What is Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392?
Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392 (Calephelis rawsoni) is a species in the family Riodinidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392?
median area generally not as dark as Fatal Metalmark and forewing postmedian metallic bulge not as obvious as Rounded Metalmark also, fringes seemingly more checkered then either Fatal or Rounded Metalmarks
Where is Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392 found?
Range: w. & c. TX to NE Mex. (BOA, BG)
When is Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392 active?
Rawson's Metalmark - Hodges#4392: seasonal activity - May-Oct (BG data).