Red-bordered Metalmark
Caria ino
The Red-bordered Metalmark (Caria ino) is a widespread and fairly common species of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. The first 5 shots on this page were taken at Santa Ana N.W.R., Hidalgo Co., Texas, in October, 2008. One of the below shots shows part of the underwing pattern. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and Canon 580 flash.
The Red-bordered Metalmark shown here was perched on a wooden railing at Santa Ana N.W.R., Hidalgo Co., Texas, in October, 2009. This image was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash.