Apodemia walkeri explained

Apodemia walkeri, commonly known as Walker's metalmark, is a species of butterfly in the family Riodinidae (metalmarks), in the superfamily Papilionoidea (butterflies and skippers).^{[1] [2]} The species was described by Frederick DuCane Godman and Osbert Salvin in 1886.^[3] It is found from north-western Costa Rica north through Mexico. It is an occasional visitor to the lower Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas. The habitat consists of subtropical scrubs and forests.

Further reading

• Pelham, Jonathan P. (2008). "A catalogue of the butterflies of the United States and Canada with a complete bibliography of the descriptive and systematic literature". Journal of Research on the Lepidoptera, vol. 40, xiv + 658.
• Arnett, Ross H. (2000). American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico. CRC Press.

External links

• Butterflies and Moths of North America

Notes and References

1. Web site: Apodemia walkeri Species Information. BugGuide.net. 2018-01-18.
2. Web site: Apodemia walkeri Report. Integrated Taxonomic Information System . 2018-01-18.
3. Web site: Apodemia walkeri Species Overview. Encyclopedia of Life. 2018-01-18.