Laverna Metalmark
Common NameLaverna Metalmark
Scientific NameCalephelis laverna
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, riparian areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Texas (USA), Mexico, Central America
Host PlantsEupatorium
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on various plants in the Asteraceae family, particularly Eupatorium species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, reddish-orange ground color, and the characteristic metallic or white submarginal spots/lines on the upperside, typical of Calephelis species.
Description
A small, reddish-orange butterfly with intricate dark brown and black markings, featuring a series of submarginal white or metallic silver dots on both forewings and hindwings.
