The Fatal Metalmark (Calephelis nemesis) is widespread and common across much of the American southwest and Mexico. The top 3 images here were shot with a Canon EOS 10D and an EF 180mm F/3.5 Macro in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in July, 2003.








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The Fatal Metalmarks in the next two shots on the left were photographed near Pearsall, Frio Co., Texas, in November, 2007. These images were shot with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender.