Calephelis inca

Calephelis inca

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: —

Calephelis is a genus of butterflies that belongs to the family Riodinidae. They are resident in the Americas, with 43 species in the Neotropical regions and 11 species in the Nearctic. Larva host plants Species of Calephelis feed on the Asteraceae, Ranunculaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Bromeliaceae.

Distribution

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Calephelis inca

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