Nais Metalmark (Apodemia nais)

Nais Metalmark, a reference photo — Photo: Bettina Arrigoni · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Apodemia nais, the nais metalmark, is a species of metalmark in the family of butterflies known as Riodinidae. It is found in North America (Southwestern United States and Mexico).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Nais 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 duryi
Apodemia walkeri
Apodemia ares

Classification

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

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