Mormon Metalmark Butterfly

The Mormon Metalmark (Apodemia mormo) is a smallish butterfly, brownish in color with white spots.

It is found in the western United States, from Washington and Montana, south to southern California, Arizona and New Mexico.

Wing spread: 7/8" - 1 1/4"

Host Plants: Buckwheats

Mormon Metalmark Butterfly (dorsal view)

Mormon Metalmark Butterfly (ventral view)

Photos by and courtesy of Alan Schmierer