Mexican Metalmark (Apodemia mejicanus)

Mexican Metalmark, a reference photo — Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER · CC0 (licence)

Apodemia mejicanus, the Mexican metalmark or Sonoran metalmark, is a species of butterfly in the family Riodinidae (the metalmarks). It was first described by Hans Hermann Behr in 1865. It is found in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mexican Metalmark being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Apodemia mormo
Apodemia virgulti
Apodemia duryi
Apodemia palmerii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Riodinidae
Genus: Apodemia
Species: Apodemia mejicanus

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