Rounded Metalmark vs Speckled Wood
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rounded Metalmark | Speckled Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calephelis perditalis | Pararge aegeria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | 40-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Texas, northeastern Mexico | Europe, North Africa, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.
Speckled Wood
Brown butterfly with cream or orange spots and small eyespots on hindwings. Males defend sunlit patches on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
It is the only European butterfly that overwinters as either a caterpillar or a pupa.