Calephelis virginiensis

(Calephelis virginiensis)

Description

Calephelis virginiensis, the little metalmark, is a species of metalmark in the family of butterflies known as Riodinidae. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for Calephelis virginiensis is 4386.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Riodinidae

Genus:Calephelis

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