Corcyra Sister
Common NameCorcyra Sister
Scientific NameAdelpha corcyra
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeMexico to Central America and northern South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsPsychotria (Rubiaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae typically feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad white postmedian band on both wings and the distinct orange subapical band on the forewing. The dark brown base color and small orange spots near the hindwing tornus are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, characterized by a broad white band extending across both forewings and hindwings, and a prominent orange band on the forewing.
