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Spot-celled Sister Butterfly
Adelpha basiloides
20.6092, -105.234
Field Notes
Description:
Sister butterflies are brush-footed butterflies in the genus Adelpha. They are found in the southern U.S. to South America and have white marking's on their wings resembling a nun's habit, giving them their name 'sisters'.
Habitat:
Mexico south to Panama. Lowland tropical forests with a dry season. Host Plants: Madder family (Rubiaceae) including Alibertia, Faramea, and Ixora.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 1, 2013
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