Metalmarks: Northern Metalmark Calephelis borealis
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.13" - 1.25" |
| Habitat: | Shale barrens and nearby open woods |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Late June to mid-July |
| Larval Host Plant: | Round-leaved ragwort (Senecio obovatus) |
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Allegany County, MD. July 4, 2013
Dorsal view. There is such a profound difference between the dorsal and ventral sides.
Allegany County, MD. June 25, 2016
Allegany County, MD. July 14, 2013
The underside of the Northern Metalmark is striking especially when the sun shines on its silvery bands.
Allegany County, MD. June 21, 2015
Allegany County, MD. July 4, 2013
Allegany County, MD. July 14, 2013
It's not uncommon to find the Northern Metalmarks nectaring as a group. The most I have counted on one plant was seven!