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Calephelis muticum
Calephelis muticum, the swamp metalmark, is a butterfly species in the family Riodinidae. DescriptionMales have pointed forewings while the females tend to be slightly more rounded. Both sexes have bright red-brown wings which are lightly checkered. Wingspan is 2.4 to 3 cm.[1] DistributionThey have populations in the United States in southern Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, southern Wisconsin and northern Arkansas. There are also small populations in Iowa and Kentucky. They are most often seen in bogs, marshes, swamps and wet meadows. The species is endangered in Illinois.[2] Life cycleThe eggs are laid singly on the underside of the host plant. Fourth and fifth stage caterpillars overwinter. In the Great Lakes region there is only one brood between June and August, while in the southern regions there are two broods between May and September. Larval foodsNectar flowersConservationCalephelis muticum is threatened by ongoing loss and degradation of habitat, invasive species, and pesticides.[3] References
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