Riodinidae

The Riodinidae are a family of small to medium-sized insects, often brightly colored butterflies, characterized by metallic spots on their wings. Primarily found in the New World tropics, they are also referred to as metalmarks. A distinctive feature is that most males have reduced front legs, while females possess functional ones. The larvae are typically broad, flat, and hairy, and commonly feed on ragwort and thistles. Many species exhibit mimicry, making them difficult to identify, as they have evolved diverse colorations and wing shapes to resemble other lepidopterans.12