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Adelpha basiloides
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'.
Mexico south to Panama. Lowland tropical forests with a dry season. Host Plants: Madder family (Rubiaceae) including Alibertia, Faramea, and Ixora.
Spotted on Feb 19, 2013
Submitted on Mar 1, 2013
4 Comments
Thanks J :)
What an awesome spotting, Small Wonders!! This is terrific!
Thanks Luis :)
Great find!