Lange's Metalmark Butterfly

Apodemia mormo langei

Status	Endangered
Listed	June 1, 1976
Family	Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged butterfly)
Description	Orange, brightly patterned butterfly with white and black markings.
Habitat	Sand dunes.
Host Plant	Buckwheat.
Reproduction	Produces one brood in a season.
Threats	Competition with introduced plants, land clearing.
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