




Calephelis nemesis
The Fatal Metalmark is a small butterfly with beautiful orange and black patterns. They flutter around in sunny places, adding color to gardens and fields.
Hábitat: Grasslands
The Fatal Metalmark is a small butterfly with dark, brownish-black wings adorned with striking rows of shiny, iridescent orange-red and metallic silver-blue spots. Its wings also have a distinct fringe of black and white hairs, making it stand out from similar species.





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Baby Fatal Metalmarks are called 'slug caterpillars' for their flat, broad shape!
Its scientific name, 'nemesis,' means enemy, hinting at its tough defense!
Some metalmarks wave their wings quickly to flash metallic spots, dazzling predators!
These butterflies often 'puddle' on wet soil, drinking important minerals!
Fatal Metalmark has shiny, metallic spots that can trick predators into thinking it's not tasty or confuse them for a quick escape.
Fatal Metalmark can taste bad because it stores special chemicals from plants, making it an unappetizing snack for predators.
Fatal Metalmark has confusing wing patterns that help it blend into its leafy surroundings, making it harder for birds to spot.
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on plants.
Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat leaves; adults drink flower nectar.
Eriogonum wrightii
Larvae eat its leaves for food and shelter.

Sayornis saya
An insectivorous bird that preys on butterflies.
Baccharis salicifolia
Adults visit this plant for its nectar.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Relativo a especies que son significativamente más pequeñas que lo típico o promedio de su tipo.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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Always watch butterflies from a distance and don't try to catch them.
20-30 mm
15-25 mm
10-20 días
8 km/h
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch on plants.
Grasslands
Foraging
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