Mythra Sister
Common NameMythra Sister
Scientific NameAdelpha mythra
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host PlantsRubiaceae, Ulmaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically cryptic, often with spines or protuberances, and pupate into a chrysalis suspended by a cremaster.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a broad, diagonal white band and a prominent, triangular orange patch at the forewing apex. A smaller orange spot is also present near the tornus of the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, characterized by a prominent diagonal white band extending across both forewings and hindwings, and a bright orange patch at the apex of the forewing.
